Airport Comparison
| CET | GDL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cholet Le Pontreau Airport | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport |
| IATA Code | CET | GDL |
| ICAO Code | LFOU | MMGL |
| City | Cholet/Le Pontreau | Guadalajara |
| Country | France | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 443 ft | 5,016 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.080000, -0.880000 | 20.520000, -103.310000 |
Cholet/Le Pontreau (CET) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cholet Le Pontreau Airport (CET) in Cholet/Le Pontreau, France to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,245 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
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 France with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 00:28 in Cholet/Le Pontreau, it's 17:28 in Guadalajara. With a 7-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 4,573 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Cholet Le Pontreau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Cholet/Le Pontreau (CET) 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 Cholet Le Pontreau Airport (CET) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.