Airport Comparison
| GDL | WAE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Wadi Al Dawasir Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | WAE |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | OEWD |
| City | Guadalajara | N/A |
| Country | Mexico | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 2,062 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 20.500000, 45.200000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 14,311 kilometers (8,893 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.
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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Guadalajara, it's 13:01 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 9-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 2,954 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.