The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 16,986 kilometers (10,555 miles / 9,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Gold Coast, it's 08:23 in Cork. 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 Cork (ORK) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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