BFW
Sidi Bel Abbes Airport
Algeria
9,795 km
6,086 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BFW GDL
Airport Name Sidi Bel Abbes Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BFW GDL
ICAO Code DAOS MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,614 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -0.590000 20.520000, -103.310000

Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, Algeria to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Algeria 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 05:24 in Sidi Bel Abbes Airport, it's 22:24 in Guadalajara. With a 7-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 3,402 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Sidi Bel Abbes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sidi Bel Abbes Airport (BFW) 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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