GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
16,228 km
10,083 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
16,228 km
10,083 mi / 8,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL USL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code GDL USL
ICAO Code MMGL YUSL
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 16,228 kilometers (10,083 miles / 8,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Guadalajara, it's 20:48 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 14-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Useless Loop 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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