GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,674 km
8,497 miles
HBT
King Khaled Military City
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,674 km
8,497 mi / 7,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL HBT
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport King Khaled Military City Airport
IATA Code GDL HBT
ICAO Code MMGL OEKK
City Guadalajara King Khaled Military City
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,352 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 27.900000, 45.530000

Guadalajara (GDL) to King Khaled Military City (HBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) in King Khaled Military City, Saudi Arabia is 13,674 kilometers (8,497 miles / 7,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Guadalajara, it's 20:12 in King Khaled Military City. With a 9-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 3,664 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Military City 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 King Khaled Military City (HBT) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 King Khaled Military City Airport (HBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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