The flight distance from Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) in Chelinda Malawi Airport, Malawi to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,238 kilometers (7,604 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Malawi 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 14:12 in Chelinda Malawi Airport, it's 22:12 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,738 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Chelinda Malawi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) follows a heading of 245° (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 Chelinda Malawi Airport (CEH) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.