BWU
Sydney
Australia
12,670 km
7,873 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
12,670 km
7,873 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BWU GDL
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BWU GDL
ICAO Code YSBK MMGL
City Sydney Guadalajara
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Mexico_City
Elevation 29 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 20.520000, -103.310000

Sydney (BWU) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 12,670 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:06 in Sydney, it's 22:06 in Guadalajara. With a 17-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 4,987 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Sydney Bankstown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) 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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