GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,921 km
7,407 miles
STW
Stavropol
Russia
Distance
11,921 km
7,407 mi / 6,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL STW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
IATA Code GDL STW
ICAO Code MMGL URMT
City Guadalajara Stavropol
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 45.110000, 42.110000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Stavropol (STW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) in Stavropol, Russia is 11,921 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Russia. 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 09:25 in Guadalajara, it's 18:25 in Stavropol. With a 9-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 3,530 feet between the two airports. Stavropol Shpakovskoye 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 Stavropol (STW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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