GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,789 km
8,568 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
13,789 km
8,568 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
106°
east southeast

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GDL SZM
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code GDL SZM
ICAO Code MMGL FYSS
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Namibia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 13,789 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:53 in Guadalajara, it's 10:53 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,562 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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