ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
9,500 km
5,903 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ENS GDL
Airport Name Twenthe Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code ENS GDL
ICAO Code EHTW MMGL
City Enschede Guadalajara
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mexico_City
Elevation 114 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 52.270000, 6.870000 20.520000, -103.310000

Enschede (ENS) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Netherlands 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 05:01 in Enschede, it's 22:01 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 4,902 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Twenthe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Enschede (ENS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) 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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