GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,603 km
8,453 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,603 km
8,453 mi / 7,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MED
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code GDL MED
ICAO Code MMGL OEMA
City Guadalajara Medina
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 24.550000, 39.710000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 13,603 kilometers (8,453 miles / 7,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 22:56 in Guadalajara, it's 07:56 in Medina. 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 2,865 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz 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 Medina (MED) 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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