GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,072 km
5,637 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
9,072 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL XLS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code GDL XLS
ICAO Code MMGL GOSS
City Guadalajara Saint Louis
Country Mexico Senegal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,016 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 16.050000, -16.460000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 9,072 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Senegal. 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 06:41 in Guadalajara, it's 12:41 in Saint Louis. 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 5,007 feet between the two airports. Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis (XLS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 289° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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