The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,863 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Kenya 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 11:12 in Eliye Springs, it's 18:12 in Gold Coast. With a 7-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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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