OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
16,503 km
10,255 miles
QCY
Coningsby
United Kingdom
Distance
16,503 km
10,255 mi / 8,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OOL QCY
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport RAF Coningsby
IATA Code OOL QCY
ICAO Code YBCG EGXC
City Gold Coast Coningsby
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Europe/London
Elevation 21 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 53.090000, -0.170000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Coningsby (QCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to RAF Coningsby (QCY) in Coningsby, United Kingdom is 16,503 kilometers (10,255 miles / 8,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:23 in Gold Coast, it's 12:23 in Coningsby. 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 Coningsby (QCY) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 48° (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 RAF Coningsby (QCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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