GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,056 km
9,356 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,056 km
9,356 mi / 8,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL JNB
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GDL JNB
ICAO Code MMGL FAOR
City Guadalajara Johannesburg
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,016 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,056 kilometers (9,356 miles / 8,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 11:49 in Guadalajara, it's 19:49 in Johannesburg. 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.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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