The flight distance from Drake Field (FYV) in Fayetteville, United States to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,706 kilometers (8,516 miles / 7,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Fayetteville, it's 16:37 in Gold Coast. With a 15-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 1,231 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Drake Field.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Fayetteville (FYV) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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