GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
15,900 km
9,880 miles
MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,900 km
9,880 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
285°
west northwest

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GDL MLG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
IATA Code GDL MLG
ICAO Code MMGL WARA
City Guadalajara Malang-Java Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,016 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -7.930000, 112.720000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia is 15,900 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 21:17 in Guadalajara, it's 10:17 in Malang-Java Island. With a 13-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 3,290 feet between the two airports. Abdul Rachman Saleh 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 Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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