AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
9,060 km
5,630 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,060 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AIS GDL
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AIS GDL
ICAO Code NGTR MMGL
City Arorae Island Guadalajara
Country Kiribati Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Mexico_City
Elevation 0 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 20.520000, -103.310000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,060 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 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 21:34 in Arorae Island, it's 03:34 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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Arorae Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 264° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) 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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