AAC
El Arish
Egypt
14,246 km
8,852 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
14,246 km
8,852 mi / 7,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAC OOL
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code AAC OOL
ICAO Code HEAR YBCG
City El Arish Gold Coast
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 121 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 -28.160000, 153.500000

El Arish (AAC) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 14,246 kilometers (8,852 miles / 7,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in El Arish, it's 07:14 in Gold Coast. 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.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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