Airport Comparison
| AEA | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Abemama Atoll Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | AEA | GDL |
| ICAO Code | NGTB | MMGL |
| City | Abemama Atoll | Guadalajara |
| Country | Kiribati | Mexico |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tarawa | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 0.490000, 173.830000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,245 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.
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 Kiribati with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Abemama Atoll, it's 14:24 in Guadalajara. With a 18-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 5,008 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.