FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
9,879 km
6,138 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,879 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAA GDL
Airport Name Faranah Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FAA GDL
ICAO Code GUFH MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Guinea Mexico
Timezone Africa/Conakry America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,476 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 20.520000, -103.310000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,879 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Guinea 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 21:05 in Faranah Airport, it's 15:05 in Guadalajara. With a 6-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 3,540 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Faranah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faranah Airport (FAA) 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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