GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
13,313 km
8,272 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,313 km
8,272 mi / 7,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
305°
northwest

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GLK MIA
Airport Name Galcaio Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code GLK MIA
ICAO Code HCMR KMIA
City Galcaio Miami
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 975 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 6.780000, 47.450000 25.800000, -80.290000

Galcaio (GLK) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,313 kilometers (8,272 miles / 7,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Somalia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Galcaio, it's 09:02 in Miami. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Galcaio (GLK) follows a heading of 65° (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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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