GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,933 km
9,279 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
14,933 km
9,279 mi / 8,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL UTW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code GDL UTW
ICAO Code MMGL FAQT
City Guadalajara Queenstown
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 14,933 kilometers (9,279 miles / 8,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:34 in Guadalajara, it's 12:34 in Queenstown. 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown (UTW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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