GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,617 km
8,461 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
13,617 km
8,461 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL VPE
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code GDL VPE
ICAO Code MMGL FNGI
City Guadalajara Ngiva
Country Mexico Angola
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -17.040000, 15.680000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 13,617 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 16:55 in Guadalajara, it's 23:55 in Ngiva. 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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Ngjiva Pereira 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 Ngiva (VPE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 284° (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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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