FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
12,760 km
7,929 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
12,760 km
7,929 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FAQ GDL
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FAQ GDL
ICAO Code AYFR MMGL
City Frieda River Guadalajara
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Mexico_City
Elevation 217 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 20.520000, -103.310000

Frieda River (FAQ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 12,760 kilometers (7,929 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Frieda River, it's 20:35 in Guadalajara. With a 16-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 4,799 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Frieda River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Frieda River (FAQ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Frieda River Airport (FAQ) 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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