CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
10,841 km
6,736 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
10,841 km
6,736 mi / 5,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
311°
northwest

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CLJ GDL
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CLJ GDL
ICAO Code LRCL MMGL
City Cluj-Napoca Guadalajara
Country Romania Mexico
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,036 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 20.520000, -103.310000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 10,841 kilometers (6,736 miles / 5,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Romania 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 02:34 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 18:34 in Guadalajara. With a 8-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 3,980 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) 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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