AMB
Ambilobe Airport
Madagascar
16,962 km
10,539 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
16,962 km
10,539 mi / 9,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AMB GDL
Airport Name Ambilobe Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code AMB GDL
ICAO Code FMNE MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Madagascar Mexico
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 72 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -13.190000, 48.990000 20.520000, -103.310000

Ambilobe Airport (AMB) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambilobe Airport (AMB) in Ambilobe Airport, Madagascar to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 16,962 kilometers (10,539 miles / 9,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Madagascar with Mexico. 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 06:00 in Ambilobe Airport, it's 21:00 in Guadalajara. With a 9-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 4,944 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Ambilobe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Ambilobe Airport (AMB) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ambilobe Airport (AMB) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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