GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
11,766 km
7,311 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,766 km
7,311 mi / 6,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GKL JNB
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GKL JNB
ICAO Code YGKL FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,766 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 17:12 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 5,537 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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