The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,240 kilometers (10,091 miles / 8,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Switzerland with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Altenrhein, it's 23:48 in Gold Coast. With a 9-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 1,285 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.