GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,228 km
6,355 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
10,228 km
6,355 mi / 5,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL QSF
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code GDL QSF
ICAO Code MMGL DAAS
City Guadalajara Setif
Country Mexico Algeria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Algiers
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 36.180000, 5.320000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 10,228 kilometers (6,355 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Algeria. 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 00:09 in Guadalajara, it's 07:09 in Setif. 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 1,656 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat 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 Setif (QSF) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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