The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mali 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 19:16 in Gao Airport, it's 13:16 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 4,146 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Gao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.