The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,360 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 DR Congo 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 02:59 in Gandajika, it's 10:59 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 2,597 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 242° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.