GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,929 km
8,655 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
13,929 km
8,655 mi / 7,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RHN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code GDL RHN
ICAO Code MMGL FYSA
City Guadalajara Rosh Pinah
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 13,929 kilometers (8,655 miles / 7,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Namibia. 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 06:17 in Guadalajara, it's 14:17 in Rosh Pinah. With a 8-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 3,146 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine 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 Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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