OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
14,995 km
9,318 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
14,995 km
9,318 mi / 8,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL YKQ
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code OOL YKQ
ICAO Code YBCG CYKQ
City Gold Coast Waskaganish
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Toronto
Elevation 21 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 51.470000, -78.760000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 14,995 kilometers (9,318 miles / 8,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:25 in Gold Coast, it's 01:25 in Waskaganish. 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 Waskaganish (YKQ) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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