GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,315 km
5,788 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
9,315 km
5,788 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PJA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code GDL PJA
ICAO Code MMGL ESUP
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Sweden
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5,016 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 67.250000, 23.070000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 9,315 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Sweden. 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 08:08 in Guadalajara, it's 15:08 in Pajala 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 4,474 feet between the two airports. Pajala 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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