GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,205 km
5,720 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
9,205 km
5,720 mi / 4,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MSE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code GDL MSE
ICAO Code MMGL EGMH
City Guadalajara Manston
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,016 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 51.340000, 1.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 9,205 kilometers (5,720 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Guadalajara, it's 15:11 in Manston. With a 6-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 4,838 feet between the two airports. Kent 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 Manston (MSE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 294° (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 Kent International Airport (MSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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