FAB
Farnborough
United Kingdom
9,071 km
5,637 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,071 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAB GDL
Airport Name Farnborough Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FAB GDL
ICAO Code EGLF MMGL
City Farnborough Guadalajara
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 238 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 51.280000, -0.780000 20.520000, -103.310000

Farnborough (FAB) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farnborough Airport (FAB) in Farnborough, United Kingdom to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,071 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:15 in Farnborough, it's 02:15 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 4,778 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Farnborough Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Farnborough (FAB) follows a heading of 38° (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 Farnborough Airport (FAB) 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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