ATR
Atar
Mauritania
9,250 km
5,747 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,250 km
5,747 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATR GDL
Airport Name Atar International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code ATR GDL
ICAO Code GQPA MMGL
City Atar Guadalajara
Country Mauritania Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Mexico_City
Elevation 734 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 20.520000, -103.310000

Atar (ATR) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,250 kilometers (5,747 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Mauritania 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 09:50 in Atar, it's 03:50 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 4,282 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Atar International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Atar International Airport (ATR) 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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