GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,217 km
7,591 miles
SEW
Siwa
Egypt
Distance
12,217 km
7,591 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SEW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Siwa Oasis North Airport
IATA Code GDL SEW
ICAO Code MMGL HE24
City Guadalajara Siwa
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,016 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 29.350000, 25.510000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Siwa (SEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) in Siwa, Egypt is 12,217 kilometers (7,591 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Egypt. 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 05:23 in Guadalajara, it's 13:23 in Siwa. 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 4,686 feet between the two airports. Siwa Oasis North 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 Siwa (SEW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 309° (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 Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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