Airport Comparison
| BFN | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | J B M Hertzog International Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BFN | GDL |
| ICAO Code | FABL | MMGL |
| City | Bloemfontain | Guadalajara |
| Country | South Africa | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 4,458 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | -29.090000, 26.300000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Bloemfontain (BFN) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,878 kilometers (9,245 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 271°.
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 South Africa 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 01:47 in Bloemfontain, it's 17:47 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.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.