Airport Comparison
| BPY | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Besalampy Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | BPY | GDL |
| ICAO Code | FMNQ | MMGL |
| City | N/A | Guadalajara |
| Country | Madagascar | Mexico |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | -16.740000, 44.480000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 16,601 kilometers (10,315 miles / 8,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
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 Madagascar 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 03:41 in Besalampy Airport, it's 18:41 in Guadalajara. With a 9-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 4,891 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Besalampy Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Besalampy Airport (BPY) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.