Airport Comparison
| BBG | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butaritari Atoll Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BBG | GDL |
| ICAO Code | NGTU | MMGL |
| City | Butaritari Atoll | Guadalajara |
| Country | Kiribati | Mexico |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tarawa | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 3.090000, 172.810000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.
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 10:09 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 16:09 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 5,011 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Butaritari Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 271° (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 Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.