GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
12,158 km
7,555 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,158 km
7,555 mi / 6,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Phoenix
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GCN OOL
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code GCN OOL
ICAO Code KGCN YBCG
City Grand Canyon Gold Coast
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6,609 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,158 kilometers (7,555 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 20:05 in Grand Canyon, it's 13:05 in Gold Coast. With a 17-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 6,588 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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