GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,898 km
7,393 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
11,898 km
7,393 mi / 6,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL PHC
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code GDL PHC
ICAO Code MMGL DNPO
City Guadalajara Port Harcourt
Country Mexico Nigeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,016 ft 87 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 5.020000, 6.950000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 11,898 kilometers (7,393 miles / 6,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 03:53 in Guadalajara, it's 10:53 in Port Harcourt. 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 4,929 feet between the two airports. Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt (PHC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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