GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,456 km
5,876 miles
RVN
Rovaniemi
Finland
Distance
9,456 km
5,876 mi / 5,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RVN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Rovaniemi Airport
IATA Code GDL RVN
ICAO Code MMGL EFRO
City Guadalajara Rovaniemi
Country Mexico Finland
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,016 ft 642 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 66.560000, 25.830000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, Finland is 9,456 kilometers (5,876 miles / 5,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Finland. 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 15:21 in Guadalajara, it's 23:21 in Rovaniemi. 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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi (RVN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 313° (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 Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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