GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,530 km
9,029 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
14,530 km
9,029 mi / 7,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KCU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code GDL KCU
ICAO Code MMGL HUMI
City Guadalajara Masindi
Country Mexico Uganda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 1.760000, 31.740000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 14,530 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Uganda. 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 10:06 in Guadalajara, it's 19:06 in Masindi. 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 1,166 feet between the two airports. Masindi 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 Masindi (KCU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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