GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,283 km
7,011 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
11,283 km
7,011 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL SZR
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code GDL SZR
ICAO Code MMGL LBSZ
City Guadalajara Stara Zagora
Country Mexico Bulgaria
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5,016 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 42.380000, 25.660000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 11,283 kilometers (7,011 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Guadalajara, it's 13:03 in Stara Zagora. 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 4,458 feet between the two airports. Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora (SZR) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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