Airport Comparison
Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 12,022 kilometers (7,470 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.
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 02:36 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 09:36 in Phoenix. With a 17-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 1,114 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport.
The return flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.