GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,326 km
7,038 miles
KVA
Kavala
Greece
Distance
11,326 km
7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL KVA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Alexander the Great International Airport
IATA Code GDL KVA
ICAO Code MMGL LGKV
City Guadalajara Kavala
Country Mexico Greece
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Athens
Elevation 5,016 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 40.910000, 24.620000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kavala (KVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) in Kavala, Greece is 11,326 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Guadalajara, it's 03:11 in Kavala. With a 8-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 4,998 feet between the two airports. Alexander the Great International 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 Kavala (KVA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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