OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,936 km
7,417 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
11,936 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL ZFA
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code OOL ZFA
ICAO Code YBCG CZFA
City Gold Coast Faro
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 62.210000, -133.380000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 11,936 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:02 in Gold Coast, it's 06:02 in Faro. 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 2,330 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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