BEN
Benghazi
Libya
11,634 km
7,229 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
11,634 km
7,229 mi / 6,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
306°
northwest

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BEN GDL
Airport Name Benina International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BEN GDL
ICAO Code HLLB MMGL
City Benghazi Guadalajara
Country Libya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Mexico_City
Elevation 433 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 20.520000, -103.310000

Benghazi (BEN) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 11,634 kilometers (7,229 miles / 6,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Libya 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 01:28 in Benghazi, it's 17:28 in Guadalajara. With a 8-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 4,583 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Benina International Airport (BEN) 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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