GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,500 km
7,146 miles
VSG
Luhansk
Ukraine
Distance
11,500 km
7,146 mi / 6,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL VSG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Luhansk International Airport
IATA Code GDL VSG
ICAO Code MMGL UKCW
City Guadalajara Luhansk
Country Mexico Ukraine
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 5,016 ft 636 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 48.420000, 39.370000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Luhansk (VSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Luhansk International Airport (VSG) in Luhansk, Ukraine is 11,500 kilometers (7,146 miles / 6,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Ukraine. 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 01:58 in Guadalajara, it's 09:58 in Luhansk. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Luhansk 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 Luhansk (VSG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Luhansk International Airport (VSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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