The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 12,327 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 09:17 in Gold Coast, it's 16:17 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.