The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,556 kilometers (10,287 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Port Ellen, it's 20:24 in Gold Coast. With a 10-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 Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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