GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,940 km
6,176 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
9,940 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL IES
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code GDL IES
ICAO Code MMGL EDAU
City Guadalajara Riesa
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,016 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 51.290000, 13.360000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 9,940 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:16 in Guadalajara, it's 13:16 in Riesa. 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 4,694 feet between the two airports. Riesa-Gohlis 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 Riesa (IES) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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