The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,062 kilometers (8,738 miles / 7,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Gold Coast, it's 20:34 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 13-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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.