GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,958 km
8,051 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
12,958 km
8,051 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL ISU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code GDL ISU
ICAO Code MMGL ORSU
City Guadalajara Sulaymaniyah
Country Mexico Iraq
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 35.560000, 45.320000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 12,958 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Iraq. 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 07:13 in Guadalajara, it's 16:13 in Sulaymaniyah. 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 2,522 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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