GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
12,434 km
7,726 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
12,434 km
7,726 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
252°
west southwest

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GDL GKL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code GDL GKL
ICAO Code MMGL YGKL
City Guadalajara N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 5,016 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 12,434 kilometers (7,726 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 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 11:29 in Guadalajara, it's 03:29 in Great Keppel Is Airport. With a 16-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 4,995 feet between the two airports. Great Keppel Is 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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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