GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,460 km
5,878 miles
HGL
Helgoland
Germany
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GDL HGL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Helgoland-Dune Airport
IATA Code GDL HGL
ICAO Code MMGL EDXH
City Guadalajara Helgoland
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,016 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 54.190000, 7.920000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Helgoland (HGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Guadalajara, it's 06:42 in Helgoland. 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 5,008 feet between the two airports. Helgoland-Dune 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 Helgoland (HGL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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