GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,069 km
8,742 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
14,069 km
8,742 mi / 7,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL IRP
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code GDL IRP
ICAO Code MMGL FZJH
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 2.830000, 27.590000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 14,069 kilometers (8,742 miles / 7,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 DR Congo. 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 09:54 in Guadalajara, it's 17:54 in Matari Airport. 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 2,578 feet between the two airports. Matari 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 Matari Airport (IRP) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 298° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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