GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,488 km
9,002 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
14,488 km
9,002 mi / 7,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PAF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code GDL PAF
ICAO Code MMGL HUPA
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Uganda
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 2.200000, 31.550000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 14,488 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Uganda. 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 18:50 in Guadalajara, it's 03:50 in Pakuba Airport. 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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Pakuba 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 300° (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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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