GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,073 km
8,745 miles
LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,073 km
8,745 mi / 7,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL LAH
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha
IATA Code GDL LAH
ICAO Code MMGL WAPH
City Guadalajara Labuha-Halmahera Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,016 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -0.640000, 127.500000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia is 14,073 kilometers (8,745 miles / 7,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 14:30 in Guadalajara, it's 05:30 in Labuha-Halmahera 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 4,967 feet between the two airports. Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha 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 Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 65° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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