OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,182 km
6,948 miles
PZL
Phinda
South Africa
Distance
11,182 km
6,948 mi / 6,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL PZL
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Zulu Inyala Airport
IATA Code OOL PZL
ICAO Code YBCG FADQ
City Gold Coast Phinda
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -27.850000, 32.310000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Phinda (PZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) in Phinda, South Africa is 11,182 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 04:58 in Gold Coast, it's 20:58 in Phinda. 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.

The return flight from Phinda (PZL) 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 Zulu Inyala Airport (PZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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