KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
12,269 km
7,623 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,269 km
7,623 mi / 6,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGJ OOL
Airport Name Karonga Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code KGJ OOL
ICAO Code FWKA YBCG
City Karonga Gold Coast
Country Malawi Australia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 1,765 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Karonga (KGJ) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,269 kilometers (7,623 miles / 6,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Malawi 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 10:55 in Karonga, it's 18:55 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 1,744 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 246° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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