GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,295 km
8,882 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
14,295 km
8,882 mi / 7,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
284°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL SQN
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code GDL SQN
ICAO Code MMGL WAPN
City Guadalajara Sanana-Seram Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,016 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 14,295 kilometers (8,882 miles / 7,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 03:08 in Guadalajara, it's 18:08 in Sanana-Seram Island. With a 15-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 4,977 feet between the two airports. Emalamo Sanana 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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Guadalajara (GDL) 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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