GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,369 km
9,550 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
15,369 km
9,550 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL GSS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code GDL GSS
ICAO Code MMGL FASE
City Guadalajara Belfast
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 15,369 kilometers (9,550 miles / 8,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Guadalajara, it's 06:30 in Belfast. With a 8-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 3,740 feet between the two airports. Sabi Sabi Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Belfast (GSS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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