OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
14,538 km
9,034 miles
VRO
Matanzas
Cuba
Distance
14,538 km
9,034 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
83°
east

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OOL VRO
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Kawama Airport
IATA Code OOL VRO
ICAO Code YBCG MUKW
City Gold Coast Matanzas
Country Australia Cuba
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Havana
Elevation 21 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 23.120000, -81.300000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Matanzas (VRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Kawama Airport (VRO) in Matanzas, Cuba is 14,538 kilometers (9,034 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Gold Coast, it's 22:04 in Matanzas. With a 15-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 Matanzas (VRO) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Kawama Airport (VRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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