GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
10,600 km
6,587 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
10,600 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAF GDL
Airport Name Gafsa Ksar International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code GAF GDL
ICAO Code DTTF MMGL
City Gafsa Guadalajara
Country Tunisia Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,060 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 34.420000, 8.820000 20.520000, -103.310000

Gafsa (GAF) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,600 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Gafsa, it's 23:40 in Guadalajara. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,956 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Gafsa Ksar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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