GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,870 km
9,240 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,870 km
9,240 mi / 8,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

GDL LKA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code GDL LKA
ICAO Code MMGL WRKL
City Guadalajara Larantuka-Flores Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,016 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 14,870 kilometers (9,240 miles / 8,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 13:57 in Guadalajara, it's 03:57 in Larantuka-Flores Island. 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 4,959 feet between the two airports. Gewayentana 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 Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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