GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,833 km
9,838 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
15,833 km
9,838 mi / 8,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL UEL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code GDL UEL
ICAO Code MMGL FQQL
City Guadalajara Quelimane
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,016 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 15,833 kilometers (9,838 miles / 8,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Mozambique. 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 10:39 in Guadalajara, it's 18:39 in Quelimane. 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 4,980 feet between the two airports. Quelimane 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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