GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,903 km
9,261 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
14,903 km
9,261 mi / 8,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL ZKB
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code GDL ZKB
ICAO Code MMGL FLKY
City Guadalajara Kasaba Bay
Country Mexico Zambia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 14,903 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Zambia. 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 03:38 in Guadalajara, it's 11:38 in Kasaba Bay. 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 2,236 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay 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 Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 290° (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 Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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