GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,923 km
8,651 miles
GLX
Galela-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,923 km
8,651 mi / 7,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL GLX
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Gamarmalamo Airport
IATA Code GDL GLX
ICAO Code MMGL WAMA
City Guadalajara Galela-Celebes Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,016 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 1.840000, 127.790000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 13,923 kilometers (8,651 miles / 7,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Guadalajara, it's 19:37 in Galela-Celebes Island. With a 15-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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Gamarmalamo 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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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