GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,239 km
8,848 miles
KIH
Kish Island
Iran
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KIH
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kish International Airport
IATA Code GDL KIH
ICAO Code MMGL OIBK
City Guadalajara Kish Island
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,016 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 26.530000, 53.980000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kish Island (KIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Iran. 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 19:21 in Guadalajara, it's 04:51 in Kish Island. With a 9.5-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 4,915 feet between the two airports. Kish 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 Kish Island (KIH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 333° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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