FTX
Owando
Congo
13,060 km
8,115 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,060 km
8,115 mi / 7,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FTX GDL
Airport Name Owando Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FTX GDL
ICAO Code FCOO MMGL
City Owando Guadalajara
Country Congo Mexico
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,214 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -0.530000, 15.950000 20.520000, -103.310000

Owando (FTX) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,060 kilometers (8,115 miles / 7,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in Owando, it's 16:30 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 3,802 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Owando Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Owando (FTX) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Owando Airport (FTX) 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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