FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
8,990 km
5,586 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/London
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

FFD GDL
Airport Name RAF Fairford Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FFD GDL
ICAO Code EGVA MMGL
City Fairford Guadalajara
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 286 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 51.680000, -1.790000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fairford (FFD) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:11 in Fairford, it's 00:11 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 4,730 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than RAF Fairford. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fairford (FFD) 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 RAF Fairford (FFD) 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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