GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,243 km
8,229 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,243 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GDL SKD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code GDL SKD
ICAO Code MMGL UTSS
City Guadalajara Samarkand
Country Mexico Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 39.700000, 66.980000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 13,243 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 10:57 in Guadalajara, it's 21:57 in Samarkand. With a 11-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 2,792 feet between the two airports. Samarkand 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 Samarkand (SKD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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