GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
16,030 km
9,961 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,030 km
9,961 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GKL LHR
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GKL LHR
ICAO Code YGKL EGLL
City N/A London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Europe/London
Elevation 21 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 51.470000, -0.460000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 16,030 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 16:57 in London. With a 10-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 London (LHR) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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