OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
8,759 km
5,443 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,759 km
5,443 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
286°
west northwest

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OOL TRR
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code OOL TRR
ICAO Code YBCG VCCT
City Gold Coast Trincomalee
Country Australia Sri Lanka
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Colombo
Elevation 21 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 8.540000, 81.180000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 8,759 kilometers (5,443 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Sri Lanka. 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 08:56 in Gold Coast, it's 04:26 in Trincomalee. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 121° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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