GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,700 km
9,134 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,700 km
9,134 mi / 7,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDL SHW
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code GDL SHW
ICAO Code MMGL OESH
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 17.470000, 47.120000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 14,700 kilometers (9,134 miles / 7,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 14:22 in Guadalajara, it's 23:22 in Sharurah Airport. With a 9-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 2,653 feet between the two airports. Sharurah 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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