GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,988 km
6,828 miles
KBZ
Kaikoura Airport
New Zealand
Distance
10,988 km
6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KBZ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kaikoura Airport
IATA Code GDL KBZ
ICAO Code MMGL NZKI
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,016 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -42.420000, 173.600000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand is 10,988 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Guadalajara, it's 23:10 in Kaikoura Airport. With a 19-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 4,996 feet between the two airports. Kaikoura 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 Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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