GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,186 km
7,572 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
12,186 km
7,572 mi / 6,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL MIU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code GDL MIU
ICAO Code MMGL DNMA
City Guadalajara Maiduguri
Country Mexico Nigeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 11.860000, 13.080000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 12,186 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Nigeria. 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 02:17 in Guadalajara, it's 09:17 in Maiduguri. 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 3,917 feet between the two airports. Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri (MIU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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