GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,042 km
6,861 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
11,042 km
6,861 mi / 5,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MJI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code GDL MJI
ICAO Code MMGL HLLM
City Guadalajara Tripoli
Country Mexico Libya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,016 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 32.890000, 13.280000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 11,042 kilometers (6,861 miles / 5,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Libya. 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 12:49 in Guadalajara, it's 20:49 in Tripoli. 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 4,980 feet between the two airports. Mitiga 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 Tripoli (MJI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 302° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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