OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,812 km
7,340 miles
QBC
Bella Coola
Canada
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL QBC
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Bella Coola Airport
IATA Code OOL QBC
ICAO Code YBCG CYBD
City Gold Coast Bella Coola
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 52.390000, -126.600000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Bella Coola (QBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) in Bella Coola, Canada is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Canada. 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 18:21 in Gold Coast, it's 00:21 in Bella Coola. With a 18-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 Bella Coola (QBC) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Bella Coola Airport (QBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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