GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,470 km
6,505 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,470 km
6,505 mi / 5,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL XNU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code GDL XNU
ICAO Code MMGL DFON
City Guadalajara Nouna
Country Mexico Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,016 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 12.750000, -3.870000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 10,470 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 19:11 in Guadalajara, it's 01:11 in Nouna. 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 4,130 feet between the two airports. Nouna 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 Nouna (XNU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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