GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,689 km
5,399 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
8,689 km
5,399 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL LSI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code GDL LSI
ICAO Code MMGL EGPB
City Guadalajara Lerwick
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,016 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 59.880000, -1.300000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 8,689 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. 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 12:14 in Guadalajara, it's 19:14 in Lerwick. With a 7-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 4,996 feet between the two airports. Sumburgh 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 Lerwick (LSI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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