GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,346 km
7,672 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
12,346 km
7,672 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL LBV
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code GDL LBV
ICAO Code MMGL FOOL
City Guadalajara Libreville
Country Mexico Gabon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Libreville
Elevation 5,016 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 0.460000, 9.410000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 12,346 kilometers (7,672 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Gabon. 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 14:44 in Guadalajara, it's 21:44 in Libreville. 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 4,977 feet between the two airports. Leon M Ba 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 Libreville (LBV) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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