The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 12,169 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 19:21 in Gold Coast, it's 01:21 in Kelowna. With a 18-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 1,388 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.