GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,507 km
9,014 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
14,507 km
9,014 mi / 7,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL GRJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport George Airport
IATA Code GDL GRJ
ICAO Code MMGL FAGG
City Guadalajara George
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,016 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Guadalajara (GDL) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 14,507 kilometers (9,014 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Guadalajara, it's 19:17 in George. With a 8-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 4,368 feet between the two airports. George Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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