BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
7,863 km
4,886 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
7,863 km
4,886 mi / 4,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

BJD GDL
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BJD GDL
ICAO Code BIBK MMGL
City Bakkafjordur Guadalajara
Country Iceland Mexico
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Mexico_City
Elevation 14 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 7,863 kilometers (4,886 miles / 4,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:08 in Bakkafjordur, it's 17:08 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 5,002 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bakkafjordur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bakkafjordur (BJD) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) 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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