GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
8,668 km
5,386 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
8,668 km
5,386 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL SCS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code GDL SCS
ICAO Code MMGL EGPM
City Guadalajara Shetland Islands
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 5,016 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 60.430000, -1.300000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 8,668 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 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 21:34 in Guadalajara, it's 04:34 in Shetland Islands. 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 4,935 feet between the two airports. Scatsta 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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 290° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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