AAN
Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
14,538 km
9,034 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,538 km
9,034 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAN GDL
Airport Name Al Ain International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AAN GDL
ICAO Code OMAL MMGL
City Al Ain Guadalajara
Country United Arab Emirates Mexico
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 869 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 24.260000, 55.610000 20.520000, -103.310000

Al Ain (AAN) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,538 kilometers (9,034 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United Arab Emirates with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Al Ain, it's 03:28 in Guadalajara. With a 10-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 4,147 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Al Ain International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Al Ain (AAN) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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