GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,822 km
9,210 miles
KLK
Kalokol
Kenya
Distance
14,822 km
9,210 mi / 8,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
64°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL KLK
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kalokol Airport
IATA Code GDL KLK
ICAO Code MMGL HKFG
City Guadalajara Kalokol
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,245 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 3.480000, 35.830000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kalokol (KLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kalokol Airport (KLK) in Kalokol, Kenya is 14,822 kilometers (9,210 miles / 8,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Kenya. 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 23:47 in Guadalajara, it's 08:47 in Kalokol. 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 3,771 feet between the two airports. Kalokol 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 Kalokol (KLK) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kalokol Airport (KLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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