GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,073 km
8,123 miles
TQD
Al Habbaniyah
Iraq
Distance
13,073 km
8,123 mi / 7,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
31°
north northeast

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GDL TQD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Al Taqaddum Air Base
IATA Code GDL TQD
ICAO Code MMGL ORAT
City Guadalajara Al Habbaniyah
Country Mexico Iraq
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 5,016 ft 275 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 33.340000, 43.600000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Al Habbaniyah (TQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq is 13,073 kilometers (8,123 miles / 7,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Iraq. 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 15:38 in Guadalajara, it's 00:38 in Al Habbaniyah. 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 4,741 feet between the two airports. Al Taqaddum Air Base 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 Al Habbaniyah (TQD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Al Taqaddum Air Base (TQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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