Airport Comparison
Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,952 kilometers (10,534 miles / 9,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 Spain. 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 23:25 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 14:25 in Madrid. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,980 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport.
The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.