GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,203 km
8,204 miles
KLM
Kalaleh Airport
Iran
Distance
13,203 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KLM
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kalaleh Airport
IATA Code GDL KLM
ICAO Code MMGL OINE
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,016 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 37.380000, 55.450000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kalaleh Airport (KLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kalaleh Airport (KLM) in Kalaleh Airport, Iran is 13,203 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 20:25 in Guadalajara, it's 05:55 in Kalaleh Airport. 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 4,591 feet between the two airports. Kalaleh 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 Kalaleh Airport (KLM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Kalaleh Airport (KLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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