AJF
Al-Jawf
Saudi Arabia
13,186 km
8,193 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,186 km
8,193 mi / 7,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AJF GDL
Airport Name Al-Jawf Domestic Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AJF GDL
ICAO Code OESK MMGL
City Al-Jawf Guadalajara
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,261 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 29.790000, 40.100000 20.520000, -103.310000

Al-Jawf (AJF) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,186 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 05:38 in Al-Jawf, it's 20:38 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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Al-Jawf Domestic Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Al-Jawf (AJF) follows a heading of 36° (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-Jawf Domestic Airport (AJF) 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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