OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,834 km
7,353 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
219°
southwest

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OOL VRE
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code OOL VRE
ICAO Code YBCG FAVR
City Gold Coast Vredendal
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 21 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:07 in Gold Coast, it's 15:07 in Vredendal. With a 8-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 Vredendal (VRE) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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