GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,885 km
9,249 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
14,885 km
9,249 mi / 8,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KTL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code GDL KTL
ICAO Code MMGL HKKT
City Guadalajara Kitale
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,016 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 0.970000, 34.960000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 14,885 kilometers (9,249 miles / 8,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 02:02 in Guadalajara, it's 11:02 in Kitale. 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 1,054 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport 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 Kitale (KTL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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