FAU
Fahud
Oman
14,768 km
9,176 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,768 km
9,176 mi / 7,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

FAU GDL
Airport Name Fahud Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FAU GDL
ICAO Code OOFD MMGL
City Fahud Guadalajara
Country Oman Mexico
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Mexico_City
Elevation 552 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fahud (FAU) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,768 kilometers (9,176 miles / 7,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Fahud, it's 02:00 in Guadalajara. With a 10-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 4,464 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Fahud Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Fahud Airport (FAU) 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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