GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
11,476 km
7,131 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,476 km
7,131 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GKL LAX
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GKL LAX
ICAO Code YGKL KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 33.940000, -118.410000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,476 kilometers (7,131 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 23:28 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 05:28 in Los Angeles. With a 18-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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