GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
16,160 km
10,042 miles
LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
Distance
16,160 km
10,042 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL LFB
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lumbo Airport
IATA Code GDL LFB
ICAO Code MMGL FQLU
City Guadalajara Lumbo
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,016 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -15.030000, 40.670000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Lumbo (LFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique is 16,160 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Mozambique. 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 10:21 in Guadalajara, it's 18:21 in Lumbo. 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 4,983 feet between the two airports. Lumbo 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 Lumbo (LFB) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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