GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,124 km
9,398 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
15,124 km
9,398 mi / 8,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL OYL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code GDL OYL
ICAO Code MMGL HKMY
City Guadalajara Moyale (Lower)
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 3.470000, 39.100000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 15,124 kilometers (9,398 miles / 8,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:08 in Guadalajara, it's 23:08 in Moyale (Lower). With a 9-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 2,226 feet between the two airports. Moyale 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 Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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