GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,259 km
6,375 miles
KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
Distance
10,259 km
6,375 mi / 5,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KUN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kaunas International Airport
IATA Code GDL KUN
ICAO Code MMGL EYKA
City Guadalajara Kaunas
Country Mexico Lithuania
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 5,016 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 54.960000, 24.080000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kaunas (KUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania is 10,259 kilometers (6,375 miles / 5,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Lithuania. 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 18:46 in Guadalajara, it's 02:46 in Kaunas. With a 8-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 4,760 feet between the two airports. Kaunas 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 Kaunas (KUN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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