ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
13,183 km
8,192 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,183 km
8,192 mi / 7,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ABS GDL
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code ABS GDL
ICAO Code HEBL MMGL
City Abu Simbel Guadalajara
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 616 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 20.520000, -103.310000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,183 kilometers (8,192 miles / 7,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Abu Simbel, it's 14:25 in Guadalajara. 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 4,400 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) 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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