The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 11,549 kilometers (7,176 miles / 6,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Gold Coast, it's 13:30 in Phalaborwa. 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 1,411 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.