GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,174 km
9,429 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL IHN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code GDL IHN
ICAO Code MMGL OYQN
City Guadalajara Qishn
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Aden
Elevation 5,016 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 15.420000, 51.680000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Yemen. 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 23:43 in Guadalajara, it's 08:43 in Qishn. With a 9-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 4,918 feet between the two airports. Qishn 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 Qishn (IHN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 325° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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