Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main (GDL–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH8225
LH Lufthansa
77X
10:43 PM
CST
5:30 PM+1
CEST
10h 47m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 12h 54m 5YAMF9 3S5YAC Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAH Houston 13h 5m ACCVF9 ACLHNZ Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MEX Mexico City 13h 22m AMARAV LHLXOS Mexico City (MEX) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 23m AABAF9 3SAAAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 34m AF 4YA3AC Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CUN Cancún 14h 4m AVF9VB DEEK Cancún (CUN) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CLT Charlotte 14h 31m Y4 AAAYBA Charlotte (CLT) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MAD Madrid 14h 53m AMUX ACADAM Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MTY Monterrey 15h 1m AVVBY4 LH Monterrey (MTY) to Frankfurt am Main flights
YYZ Toronto 15h 31m ACF8 A3ACDE Toronto (YYZ) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6,042 mi 10h 47m nonstop +8h ahead

GDL–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lufthansa leads the route. The flight covers 6,042 miles in approximately 10h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 6 77X 10h47
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – LH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,806
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Frankfurt am Main is 8 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
6,042 mi / 9,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 47m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

GDL–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance6,042 mi / 9,723 km
Flight time10h 47m
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take about 10h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 6,042 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL to FRA: Lufthansa.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Frankfurt am Main is 8 hours ahead of Guadalajara.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to FRA

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to FRA is about 10 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,042 miles (9,723 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.