GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,224 km
6,353 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
10,224 km
6,353 mi / 5,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL UCN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code GDL UCN
ICAO Code MMGL GLBU
City Guadalajara Buchanan
Country Mexico Liberia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,016 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 5.170000, -9.280000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 10,224 kilometers (6,353 miles / 5,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Liberia. 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 19:53 in Guadalajara, it's 01:53 in Buchanan. With a 6-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 4,975 feet between the two airports. Buchanan 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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