GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,508 km
6,530 miles
ZAD
Zadar
Croatia
Distance
10,508 km
6,530 mi / 5,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GDL ZAD
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Zemunik Airport
IATA Code GDL ZAD
ICAO Code MMGL LDZD
City Guadalajara Zadar
Country Mexico Croatia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,016 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 44.110000, 15.350000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Zadar (ZAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Zemunik Airport (ZAD) in Zadar, Croatia is 10,508 kilometers (6,530 miles / 5,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Croatia. 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 00:05 in Guadalajara, it's 07:05 in Zadar. With a 7-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 4,727 feet between the two airports. Zemunik 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 Zadar (ZAD) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 304° (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 Zemunik Airport (ZAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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