BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
10,181 km
6,326 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BJA GDL
Airport Name Soummam Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BJA GDL
ICAO Code DAAE MMGL
City Bejaia Guadalajara
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 20 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bejaia (BJA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 08:16 in Bejaia, it's 01:16 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 4,996 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Soummam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 50° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) 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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