OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,860 km
7,370 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
11,860 km
7,370 mi / 6,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL PCO
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code OOL PCO
ICAO Code YBCG MMPL
City Gold Coast La Ribera
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mazatlan
Elevation 21 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 23.580000, -109.540000

Gold Coast (OOL) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 11,860 kilometers (7,370 miles / 6,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Gold Coast, it's 15:18 in La Ribera. With a 17-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 La Ribera (PCO) to Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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