GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,693 km
9,130 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
14,693 km
9,130 mi / 7,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL VFA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code GDL VFA
ICAO Code MMGL FVFA
City Guadalajara Victoria Falls
Country Mexico Zimbabwe
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,016 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 14,693 kilometers (9,130 miles / 7,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 18:46 in Guadalajara, it's 02:46 in Victoria Falls. 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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls 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 Victoria Falls (VFA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 282° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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