GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,007 km
5,596 miles
UPV
Upavon
United Kingdom
Distance
9,007 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL UPV
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Upavon Aerodrome
IATA Code GDL UPV
ICAO Code MMGL EGDJ
City Guadalajara Upavon
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,016 ft 574 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 51.290000, -1.780000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Upavon (UPV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) in Upavon, United Kingdom is 9,007 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 16:10 in Guadalajara, it's 22:10 in Upavon. With a 6-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 4,442 feet between the two airports. Upavon Aerodrome 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 Upavon (UPV) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Upavon Aerodrome (UPV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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