GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,518 km
9,021 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
14,518 km
9,021 mi / 7,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

GDL RUK
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code GDL RUK
ICAO Code MMGL VNRK
City Guadalajara Rukumkot
Country Mexico Nepal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 28.630000, 82.190000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 14,518 kilometers (9,021 miles / 7,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Nepal. 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 09:35 in Guadalajara, it's 21:20 in Rukumkot. With a 11.75-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 2,516 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot 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 Rukumkot (RUK) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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