GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,202 km
6,339 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
10,202 km
6,339 mi / 5,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL NIA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code GDL NIA
ICAO Code MMGL GLNA
City Guadalajara Nimba
Country Mexico Liberia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 7.500000, -8.600000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 10,202 kilometers (6,339 miles / 5,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Liberia. 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 03:37 in Guadalajara, it's 09:37 in Nimba. With a 6-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 3,384 feet between the two airports. Nimba 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 Nimba (NIA) 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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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