GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
13,257 km
8,238 miles
MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
Distance
13,257 km
8,238 mi / 7,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

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GDL MZG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Makung Airport
IATA Code GDL MZG
ICAO Code MMGL RCQC
City Guadalajara Makung City
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,016 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 23.570000, 119.630000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Makung City (MZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan is 13,257 kilometers (8,238 miles / 7,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Taiwan. 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 12:56 in Guadalajara, it's 02:56 in Makung City. 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 4,913 feet between the two airports. Makung 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 Makung City (MZG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Makung Airport (MZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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