GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,289 km
5,772 miles
RCO
Rochefort/Saint-Agnant
France
Distance
9,289 km
5,772 mi / 5,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RCO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport
IATA Code GDL RCO
ICAO Code MMGL LFDN
City Guadalajara Rochefort/Saint-Agnant
Country Mexico France
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,016 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 45.890000, -0.980000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rochefort/Saint-Agnant (RCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO) in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant, France is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 France. 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 20:22 in Guadalajara, it's 03:22 in Rochefort/Saint-Agnant. 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 4,956 feet between the two airports. Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) 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 Rochefort/Saint-Agnant (RCO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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