GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,793 km
7,949 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
12,793 km
7,949 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL NCU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code GDL NCU
ICAO Code MMGL UTNN
City Guadalajara Nukus
Country Mexico Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 5,016 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 42.490000, 59.620000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 12,793 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Guadalajara, it's 21:44 in Nukus. With a 11-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 4,770 feet between the two airports. Nukus 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 Nukus (NCU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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