GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,416 km
8,336 miles
KLI
Kotakoli Airport
DR Congo
Distance
13,416 km
8,336 mi / 7,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KLI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kotakoli Airport
IATA Code GDL KLI
ICAO Code MMGL FZFP
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico DR Congo
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,801 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 4.160000, 21.650000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) in Kotakoli Airport, DR Congo is 13,416 kilometers (8,336 miles / 7,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:31 in Guadalajara, it's 02:31 in Kotakoli Airport. With a 7-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 3,215 feet between the two airports. Kotakoli 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 Kotakoli Airport (KLI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Kotakoli Airport (KLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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