BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
15,261 km
9,483 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
15,261 km
9,483 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU GDL
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code BTU GDL
ICAO Code WBGB MMGL
City Bintulu Guadalajara
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Mexico_City
Elevation 74 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 20.520000, -103.310000

Bintulu (BTU) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 15,261 kilometers (9,483 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Bintulu, it's 14:14 in Guadalajara. With a 14-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 4,942 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 299° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) 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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