JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
8,935 km
5,552 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
8,935 km
5,552 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JAF OOL
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code JAF OOL
ICAO Code VCCJ YBCG
City Jaffna Gold Coast
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 33 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Jaffna (JAF) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 8,935 kilometers (5,552 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Jaffna, it's 22:09 in Gold Coast. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Jaffna International Airport (JAF) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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