GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,476 km
8,995 miles
KBG
Kabalega Falls
Uganda
Distance
14,476 km
8,995 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KBG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kabalega Falls Airport
IATA Code GDL KBG
ICAO Code MMGL HUKF
City Guadalajara Kabalega Falls
Country Mexico Uganda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,365 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 2.330000, 31.500000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kabalega Falls (KBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Uganda. 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 22:15 in Guadalajara, it's 07:15 in Kabalega Falls. 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 2,651 feet between the two airports. Kabalega Falls 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 Kabalega Falls (KBG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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