GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,396 km
5,217 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
8,396 km
5,217 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL RAI
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code GDL RAI
ICAO Code MMGL GVNP
City Guadalajara Praia
Country Mexico Cape Verde
Timezone America/Mexico_City Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 5,016 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 14.920000, -23.490000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 8,396 kilometers (5,217 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Cape Verde. 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 01:43 in Guadalajara, it's 06:43 in Praia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,786 feet between the two airports. Praia 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 Praia (RAI) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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