GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
15,145 km
9,411 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
15,145 km
9,411 mi / 8,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GKL IAD
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code GKL IAD
ICAO Code YGKL KIAD
City N/A Washington
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/New_York
Elevation 21 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 38.900000, -77.500000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 15,145 kilometers (9,411 miles / 8,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 11:46 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 276° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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