GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,321 km
7,656 miles
LTI
Altai
Mongolia
Distance
12,321 km
7,656 mi / 6,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL LTI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Altai Airport
IATA Code GDL LTI
ICAO Code MMGL ZMAT
City Guadalajara Altai
Country Mexico Mongolia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 5,016 ft 7,260 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 46.380000, 96.220000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Altai (LTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia is 12,321 kilometers (7,656 miles / 6,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Mongolia. 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 09:09 in Guadalajara, it's 23:09 in Altai. With a 14-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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Altai Airport sits higher 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 Altai (LTI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). 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 Altai Airport (LTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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