GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
12,821 km
7,966 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,821 km
7,966 mi / 6,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GKL MEX
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code GKL MEX
ICAO Code YGKL MMMX
City N/A Mexico City
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 19.440000, -99.070000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,821 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Mexico. 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 21:58 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 05:58 in Mexico City. With a 16-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 7,295 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez 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 Mexico City (MEX) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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