OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
16,086 km
9,995 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
16,086 km
9,995 mi / 8,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

OOL XAU
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code OOL XAU
ICAO Code YBCG SOOS
City Gold Coast Saul
Country Australia GF
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Cayenne
Elevation 21 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 3.610000, -53.200000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 16,086 kilometers (9,995 miles / 8,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Gold Coast, it's 09:06 in Saul. With a 13-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 Saul (XAU) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 223° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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