LXA
Lhasa
China
9,222 km
5,730 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
9,222 km
5,730 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LXA OOL
Airport Name Lhasa Gonggar Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code LXA OOL
ICAO Code ZULS YBCG
City Lhasa Gold Coast
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 13,136 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 29.300000, 90.910000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Lhasa (LXA) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 9,222 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 China 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 20:07 in Lhasa, it's 22:07 in Gold Coast.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,115 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Lhasa (LXA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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