FIE
Fair Isle
United Kingdom
8,685 km
5,397 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
8,685 km
5,397 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FIE GDL
Airport Name Fair Isle Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FIE GDL
ICAO Code EGEF MMGL
City Fair Isle Guadalajara
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 223 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 59.540000, -1.630000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fair Isle (FIE) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fair Isle Airport (FIE) in Fair Isle, United Kingdom to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 8,685 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 05:05 in Fair Isle, it's 23:05 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 4,793 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Fair Isle Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fair Isle (FIE) follows a heading of 30° (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 Fair Isle Airport (FIE) 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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