GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
16,149 km
10,035 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
16,149 km
10,035 mi / 8,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL MNC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code GDL MNC
ICAO Code MMGL FQNC
City Guadalajara Nacala
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,016 ft 410 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 16,149 kilometers (10,035 miles / 8,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 04:13 in Guadalajara, it's 12:13 in Nacala. 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 4,606 feet between the two airports. Nacala 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 Nacala (MNC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 285° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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