GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,685 km
8,503 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,685 km
8,503 mi / 7,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KWI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GDL KWI
ICAO Code MMGL OKKK
City Guadalajara Kuwait City
Country Mexico Kuwait
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,016 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 29.230000, 47.980000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,685 kilometers (8,503 miles / 7,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Kuwait. 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 01:08 in Guadalajara, it's 10:08 in Kuwait City. 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 4,810 feet between the two airports. Kuwait 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 328° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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