GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
9,802 km
6,090 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,802 km
6,090 mi / 5,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
290°
west northwest

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GBK GDL
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code GBK GDL
ICAO Code GFGK MMGL
City Gbangbatok Guadalajara
Country Sierra Leone Mexico
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Mexico_City
Elevation 75 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 20.520000, -103.310000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,802 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 10:11 in Gbangbatok, it's 04:11 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 4,941 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) 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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