GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
14,198 km
8,822 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,198 km
8,822 mi / 7,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GKL LAD
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GKL LAD
ICAO Code YGKL FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Africa/Luanda
Elevation 21 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,198 kilometers (8,822 miles / 7,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Angola. 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 04:07 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 19:07 in Luanda. 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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