GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,334 km
8,907 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,334 km
8,907 mi / 7,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
43°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL KMX
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code GDL KMX
ICAO Code MMGL OEKM
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 18.300000, 42.800000

Guadalajara (GDL) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 14,334 kilometers (8,907 miles / 7,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 19:41 in Guadalajara, it's 04:41 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 1,762 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 318° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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