GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,697 km
6,026 miles
KSF
Kassel
Germany
Distance
9,697 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KSF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kassel-Calden Airport
IATA Code GDL KSF
ICAO Code MMGL EDVK
City Guadalajara Kassel
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,016 ft 909 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 51.410000, 9.380000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kassel (KSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) in Kassel, Germany is 9,697 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Guadalajara, it's 09:04 in Kassel. With a 7-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 4,107 feet between the two airports. Kassel-Calden 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 Kassel (KSF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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