GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,504 km
5,905 miles
MST
Maastricht
Netherlands
Distance
9,504 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MST
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Maastricht Aachen Airport
IATA Code GDL MST
ICAO Code MMGL EHBK
City Guadalajara Maastricht
Country Mexico Netherlands
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 5,016 ft 375 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 50.910000, 5.770000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Maastricht (MST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in Maastricht, Netherlands is 9,504 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Netherlands. 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 03:56 in Guadalajara, it's 10:56 in Maastricht. With a 7-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 4,641 feet between the two airports. Maastricht Aachen 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 Maastricht (MST) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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