GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
16,008 km
9,947 miles
MZB
Mocimboa da Praia
Mozambique
Distance
16,008 km
9,947 mi / 8,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
81°
east

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Airport Comparison

GDL MZB
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Mocimboa da Praia Airport
IATA Code GDL MZB
ICAO Code MMGL FQMP
City Guadalajara Mocimboa da Praia
Country Mexico Mozambique
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,016 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -11.360000, 40.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique is 16,008 kilometers (9,947 miles / 8,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Mozambique. 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 18:21 in Guadalajara, it's 02:21 in Mocimboa da Praia. 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 4,927 feet between the two airports. Mocimboa da Praia 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 Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 289° (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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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