The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 13,079 kilometers (8,127 miles / 7,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Gold Coast, it's 21:46 in Aktau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.