GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,371 km
6,444 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
10,371 km
6,444 mi / 5,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PZY
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code GDL PZY
ICAO Code MMGL LZPP
City Guadalajara Piestany
Country Mexico Slovakia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 5,016 ft 545 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 48.630000, 17.830000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 10,371 kilometers (6,444 miles / 5,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Slovakia. 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 04:33 in Guadalajara, it's 11:33 in Piestany. 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 4,471 feet between the two airports. Piestany 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 Piestany (PZY) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 307° (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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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