Airport Comparison
| GDL | MDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Sam Ratulangi Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | MDC |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | WAMM |
| City | Guadalajara | Manado-Celebes Island |
| Country | Mexico | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 264 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 1.550000, 124.930000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) in Manado-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 14,220 kilometers (8,836 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
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 12:46 in Guadalajara, it's 02:46 in Manado-Celebes 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 4,752 feet between the two airports. Sam Ratulangi 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 Manado-Celebes Island (MDC) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.