GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,001 km
8,078 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
13,001 km
8,078 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

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GDL SQD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code GDL SQD
ICAO Code MMGL ZSSR
City Guadalajara Shangrao
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,016 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 28.380000, 117.960000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 13,001 kilometers (8,078 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 China. 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 20:23 in Guadalajara, it's 10:23 in Shangrao. With a 14-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 4,676 feet between the two airports. Sanqingshan 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 Shangrao (SQD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). 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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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