GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,152 km
8,172 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,152 km
8,172 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RAE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code GDL RAE
ICAO Code MMGL OERR
City Guadalajara Arar
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 30.910000, 41.140000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 13,152 kilometers (8,172 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Saudi Arabia. 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 11:56 in Guadalajara, it's 20:56 in Arar. 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 3,203 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic 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 Arar (RAE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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