The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:36 in Gold Coast, it's 02:36 in Kigoma. With a 7-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 2,679 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.