The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 10,184 kilometers (6,328 miles / 5,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Madagascar 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 19:30 in Tolanaro, it's 02:30 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.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.