GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,141 km
8,166 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
13,141 km
8,166 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL LIE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code GDL LIE
ICAO Code MMGL FZFA
City Guadalajara Libenge
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 3.630000, 18.630000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 13,141 kilometers (8,166 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 DR Congo. 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 09:21 in Guadalajara, it's 16:21 in Libenge. 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 3,891 feet between the two airports. Libenge 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 Libenge (LIE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 296° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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