GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,636 km
6,609 miles
XDJ
Djibo
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL XDJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Djibo Airport
IATA Code GDL XDJ
ICAO Code MMGL DFCJ
City Guadalajara Djibo
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,001 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 14.100000, -1.630000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Djibo (XDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Djibo Airport (XDJ) in Djibo, Burkina Faso is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 16:26 in Guadalajara, it's 22:26 in Djibo. With a 6-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 4,015 feet between the two airports. Djibo 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 Djibo (XDJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Djibo Airport (XDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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