The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 12,815 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iran. 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 04:59 in Gold Coast, it's 22:29 in Tehran. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,941 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.