FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
14,873 km
9,242 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
14,873 km
9,242 mi / 8,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

FLL GKL
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code FLL GKL
ICAO Code KFLL YGKL
City Fort Lauderdale N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 65 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 14,873 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 04:24 in Great Keppel Is Airport. 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.

The return flight from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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