The flight distance from L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) in Bourg, France to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:38 in Bourg, it's 06:38 in Gold Coast. With a 9-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 6,081 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than L'alpe D'huez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Bourg (AHZ) follows a heading of 312° (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 L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.