GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,127 km
6,914 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
11,127 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

GDL VAO
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code GDL VAO
ICAO Code MMGL AGGV
City Guadalajara Suavanao
Country Mexico Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,016 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 11,127 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:05 in Guadalajara, it's 19:05 in Suavanao. With a 17-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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Suavanao 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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