AAY
Al Ghaidah International Airport
Yemen
15,134 km
9,404 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,134 km
9,404 mi / 8,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Aden
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AAY GDL
Airport Name Al Ghaidah International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AAY GDL
ICAO Code OYGD MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Yemen Mexico
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Mexico_City
Elevation 134 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 16.190000, 52.170000 20.520000, -103.310000

Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,134 kilometers (9,404 miles / 8,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Yemen 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 15:34 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 06:34 in Guadalajara. 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 4,882 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Al Ghaidah International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 35° (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 Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) 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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