GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,154 km
8,174 miles
NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
Distance
13,154 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL NLO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Ndolo Airport
IATA Code GDL NLO
ICAO Code MMGL FZAB
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,016 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -4.330000, 15.330000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo is 13,154 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 DR Congo. 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 06:19 in Guadalajara, it's 13:19 in Ndolo Airport. 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 4,101 feet between the two airports. Ndolo 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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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