GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
17,036 km
10,586 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
17,036 km
10,586 mi / 9,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL WAM
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code GDL WAM
ICAO Code MMGL FMMZ
City Guadalajara Ambatondrazaka
Country Mexico Madagascar
Timezone America/Mexico_City Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,016 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 17,036 kilometers (10,586 miles / 9,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Guadalajara, it's 09:20 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,503 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka 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 Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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