GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,454 km
8,360 miles
MHD
Mashhad
Iran
Distance
13,454 km
8,360 mi / 7,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MHD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Mashhad International Airport
IATA Code GDL MHD
ICAO Code MMGL OIMM
City Guadalajara Mashhad
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,263 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 36.240000, 59.640000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Mashhad (MHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in Mashhad, Iran is 13,454 kilometers (8,360 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Iran. 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 08:44 in Guadalajara, it's 18:14 in Mashhad. With a 9.5-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 1,753 feet between the two airports. Mashhad International 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 Mashhad (MHD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Mashhad International Airport (MHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.