OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,569 km
7,188 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
11,569 km
7,188 mi / 6,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL ROD
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code OOL ROD
ICAO Code YBCG FARS
City Gold Coast Robertson
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 640 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 11,569 kilometers (7,188 miles / 6,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 02:07 in Gold Coast, it's 18:07 in Robertson. 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 Robertson (ROD) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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