BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
15,584 km
9,684 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,584 km
9,684 mi / 8,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
283°
west northwest

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BLZ GDL
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BLZ GDL
ICAO Code FWCL MMGL
City Blantyre Guadalajara
Country Malawi Mexico
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,555 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 20.520000, -103.310000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,584 kilometers (9,684 miles / 8,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Malawi with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Blantyre, it's 10:52 in Guadalajara. 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 2,461 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Chileka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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