GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,070 km
8,122 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
13,070 km
8,122 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
336°
north northwest

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GDL LHW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code GDL LHW
ICAO Code MMGL ZLLL
City Guadalajara Lanzhou
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,016 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 36.520000, 103.620000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 13,070 kilometers (8,122 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 China. 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 05:41 in Guadalajara, it's 19:41 in Lanzhou. With a 14-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 1,372 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan 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 Lanzhou (LHW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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