DEN
Denver
United States
12,823 km
7,968 miles
GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
Distance
12,823 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN GKL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Great Keppel Is Airport
IATA Code DEN GKL
ICAO Code KDEN YGKL
City Denver N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 5,434 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -23.180000, 150.940000

Denver (DEN) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia is 12,823 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Denver, it's 04:25 in Great Keppel Is Airport. 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 5,413 feet between the two airports. Great Keppel Is Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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