EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
14,943 km
9,285 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,943 km
9,285 mi / 8,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
300°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

EDL GDL
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code EDL GDL
ICAO Code HKEL MMGL
City Eldoret Guadalajara
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6,941 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 20.520000, -103.310000

Eldoret (EDL) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,943 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Kenya 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 16:12 in Eldoret, it's 07:12 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 1,925 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits lower than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) 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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