GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,037 km
8,722 miles
KNR
Kangan
Iran
Distance
14,037 km
8,722 mi / 7,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KNR
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Jam Airport
IATA Code GDL KNR
ICAO Code MMGL OIBJ
City Guadalajara Kangan
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,173 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 27.820000, 52.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kangan (KNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran is 14,037 kilometers (8,722 miles / 7,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Iran. 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 13:23 in Guadalajara, it's 22:53 in Kangan. With a 9.5-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 2,843 feet between the two airports. Jam 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 Kangan (KNR) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Jam Airport (KNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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