GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,694 km
7,888 miles
GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
12,694 km
7,888 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
22°
north northeast

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GDL GYD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Heydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA Code GDL GYD
ICAO Code MMGL UBBB
City Guadalajara Baku
Country Mexico Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Baku
Elevation 5,016 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 40.470000, 50.050000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Baku (GYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 12,694 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Azerbaijan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Guadalajara, it's 11:34 in Baku. With a 10-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 5,006 feet between the two airports. Heydar Aliyev International 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 Baku (GYD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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