GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,800 km
8,575 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,800 km
8,575 mi / 7,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL JED
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GDL JED
ICAO Code MMGL OEJN
City Guadalajara Jeddah
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 21.680000, 39.160000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,800 kilometers (8,575 miles / 7,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 23:58 in Guadalajara, it's 08:58 in Jeddah. 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 4,968 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International 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 Jeddah (JED) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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