GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,656 km
9,107 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
14,656 km
9,107 mi / 7,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL LDU
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code GDL LDU
ICAO Code MMGL WBKD
City Guadalajara Lahad Datu
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,016 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 5.030000, 118.320000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 14,656 kilometers (9,107 miles / 7,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:15 in Guadalajara, it's 20:15 in Lahad Datu. 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 4,971 feet between the two airports. Lahad Datu 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 Lahad Datu (LDU) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 57° (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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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