GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
13,138 km
8,164 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
13,138 km
8,164 mi / 7,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
300°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDI GDL
Airport Name Gordil Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code GDI GDL
ICAO Code FEGL MMGL
City Melle Guadalajara
Country Central African Republic Mexico
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,427 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 20.520000, -103.310000

Melle (GDI) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 13,138 kilometers (8,164 miles / 7,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Central African Republic 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 05:37 in Melle, it's 22:37 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 3,589 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Gordil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Gordil Airport (GDI) 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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