GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,372 km
7,688 miles
MVR
Maroua
Cameroon
Distance
12,372 km
7,688 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MVR
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Salak Airport
IATA Code GDL MVR
ICAO Code MMGL FKKL
City Guadalajara Maroua
Country Mexico Cameroon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Douala
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,390 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 10.450000, 14.260000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Maroua (MVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Salak Airport (MVR) in Maroua, Cameroon is 12,372 kilometers (7,688 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Cameroon. 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 08:52 in Guadalajara, it's 15:52 in Maroua. 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 3,626 feet between the two airports. Salak 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 Maroua (MVR) 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 Salak Airport (MVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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