GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
9,140 km
5,679 miles
NWI
Norwich
United Kingdom
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL NWI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Norwich International Airport
IATA Code GDL NWI
ICAO Code MMGL EGSH
City Guadalajara Norwich
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,016 ft 117 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 52.680000, 1.280000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Norwich (NWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Norwich International Airport (NWI) in Norwich, United Kingdom is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 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 21:38 in Guadalajara, it's 03:38 in Norwich. 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 4,899 feet between the two airports. Norwich 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 Norwich (NWI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 294° (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 Norwich International Airport (NWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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