GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,218 km
8,213 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
13,218 km
8,213 mi / 7,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL WHF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code GDL WHF
ICAO Code MMGL HSSW
City Guadalajara Wadi Halfa
Country Mexico Sudan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,016 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 21.800000, 31.520000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 13,218 kilometers (8,213 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Sudan. 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 04:07 in Guadalajara, it's 12:07 in Wadi Halfa. 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 4,055 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa 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 Halfa (WHF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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