The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,016 kilometers (9,331 miles / 8,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 South Africa 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 09:18 in East London, it's 01:18 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 4,581 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Ben Schoeman Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.