GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,673 km
6,010 miles
LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
Distance
9,673 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL LEK
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Labe Airport
IATA Code GDL LEK
ICAO Code MMGL GULB
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Conakry
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,396 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 11.330000, -12.290000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Labe Airport (LEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea is 9,673 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Guinea. 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 12:48 in Guadalajara, it's 18:48 in Labe Airport. With a 6-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 1,620 feet between the two airports. Labe 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 Labe Airport (LEK) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 290° (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 Labe Airport (LEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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