BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
11,631 km
7,227 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
11,631 km
7,227 mi / 6,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
313°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BZI GDL
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BZI GDL
ICAO Code LTBF MMGL
City Balikesir Guadalajara
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 340 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 20.520000, -103.310000

Balikesir (BZI) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 11,631 kilometers (7,227 miles / 6,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Balikesir, it's 05:05 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 4,676 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Balikesir Merkez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) 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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