GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
16,952 km
10,534 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
16,952 km
10,534 mi / 9,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GKL MAD
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GKL MAD
ICAO Code YGKL LEMD
City N/A Madrid
Country Australia Spain
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Europe/Madrid
Elevation 21 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 40.490000, -3.570000

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 22:05 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 14:05 in Madrid. With a 8-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.

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