FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
17,740 km
11,023 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
17,740 km
11,023 mi / 9,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

FVM GDL
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FVM GDL
ICAO Code VRMF MMGL
City Fuvahmulah Island Guadalajara
Country Maldives Mexico
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Mexico_City
Elevation 17 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 20.520000, -103.310000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 17,740 kilometers (11,023 miles / 9,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Maldives 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 06:41 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 19:41 in Guadalajara. With a 11-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 4,999 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.