GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,401 km
8,948 miles
KBJ
Kings Canyon Airport
Australia
Distance
14,401 km
8,948 mi / 7,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDL KBJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kings Canyon Airport
IATA Code GDL KBJ
ICAO Code MMGL YKCA
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -24.260000, 131.490000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) in Kings Canyon Airport, Australia is 14,401 kilometers (8,948 miles / 7,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Guadalajara, it's 14:06 in Kings Canyon Airport. With a 15.5-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Kings Canyon 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 Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Kings Canyon Airport (KBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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