GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,885 km
8,628 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL VHC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code GDL VHC
ICAO Code MMGL FNSA
City Guadalajara Saurimo
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Angola. 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 15:19 in Guadalajara, it's 22:19 in Saurimo. With a 7-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 1,432 feet between the two airports. Saurimo 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 Saurimo (VHC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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