GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
11,956 km
7,429 miles
LSA
Losuia
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,956 km
7,429 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

GDL LSA
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Losuia Airport
IATA Code GDL LSA
ICAO Code MMGL AYKA
City Guadalajara Losuia
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,016 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -8.510000, 151.080000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Losuia (LSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Losuia Airport (LSA) in Losuia, Papua New Guinea is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Guadalajara, it's 02:09 in Losuia. With a 16-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 4,989 feet between the two airports. Losuia 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 Losuia (LSA) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Losuia Airport (LSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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