OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,318 km
7,654 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL WKI
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code OOL WKI
ICAO Code YBCG FVWT
City Gold Coast Hwange
Country Australia Zimbabwe
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Harare
Elevation 21 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 22:23 in Gold Coast, it's 14:23 in Hwange. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,479 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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