FDH
Friedrichshafen
Germany
9,915 km
6,161 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
9,915 km
6,161 mi / 5,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FDH GDL
Airport Name Friedrichshafen Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FDH GDL
ICAO Code EDNY MMGL
City Friedrichshafen Guadalajara
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,367 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 47.670000, 9.510000 20.520000, -103.310000

Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) in Friedrichshafen, Germany to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Germany 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 10:12 in Friedrichshafen, it's 03:12 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 3,649 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Friedrichshafen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) 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 Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) 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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