GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,873 km
8,620 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
13,873 km
8,620 mi / 7,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GDL JAA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code GDL JAA
ICAO Code MMGL OAJL
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Afghanistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 34.400000, 70.500000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 13,873 kilometers (8,620 miles / 7,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 11:53 in Guadalajara, it's 22:23 in Jalalabad Airport. With a 10.5-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 3,202 feet between the two airports. Jalalabad 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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