CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,588 km
7,822 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
12,588 km
7,822 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI GDL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CAI GDL
ICAO Code HECA MMGL
City Cairo Guadalajara
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 20.520000, -103.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 12,588 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Egypt 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 03:35 in Cairo, it's 18:35 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 4,634 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) 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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