The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 12,577 kilometers (7,815 miles / 6,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Canada. 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 06:35 in Gold Coast, it's 13:35 in Drayton Valley. With a 17-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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.