BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
9,796 km
6,087 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,796 km
6,087 mi / 5,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTE GDL
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BTE GDL
ICAO Code GFBN MMGL
City Bonthe Guadalajara
Country Sierra Leone Mexico
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Mexico_City
Elevation 14 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bonthe (BTE) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,796 kilometers (6,087 miles / 5,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:51 in Bonthe, it's 14:51 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 Sherbro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 83° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) 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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