GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
12,238 km
7,604 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,238 km
7,604 mi / 6,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GKL SLC
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GKL SLC
ICAO Code YGKL KSLC
City N/A Salt Lake City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Lindeman America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 40.790000, -111.980000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,238 kilometers (7,604 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 23:25 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 06:25 in Salt Lake City. 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 4,210 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 256° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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