GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,963 km
8,055 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
12,963 km
8,055 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SSH
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code GDL SSH
ICAO Code MMGL HESH
City Guadalajara Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Mexico Egypt
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,016 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 27.980000, 34.400000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 12,963 kilometers (8,055 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Egypt. 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 06:00 in Guadalajara, it's 14:00 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 8-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 4,873 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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