The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 15,804 kilometers (9,820 miles / 8,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Iceland 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 13:46 in Akureyri, it's 23:46 in Gold Coast. With a 10-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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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