Airport Comparison
| GDL | PLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | PLM |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | WIPP |
| City | Guadalajara | Palembang-Sumatra Island |
| Country | Mexico | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 49 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | -2.900000, 104.700000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) in Palembang-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 16,403 kilometers (10,192 miles / 8,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.
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 21:15 in Guadalajara, it's 10:15 in Palembang-Sumatra 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 4,967 feet between the two airports. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii 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 Palembang-Sumatra Island (PLM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii Airport (PLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.