GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,427 km
8,965 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,427 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SHJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code GDL SHJ
ICAO Code MMGL OMSJ
City Guadalajara Sharjah
Country Mexico United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Dubai
Elevation 5,016 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 25.330000, 55.520000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 14,427 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Guadalajara, it's 07:37 in Sharjah. With a 10-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 4,905 feet between the two airports. Sharjah 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 Sharjah (SHJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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