BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
10,622 km
6,600 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
10,622 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BDI OOL
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code BDI OOL
ICAO Code FSSB YBCG
City Bird Island Gold Coast
Country Seychelles Australia
Timezone Indian/Mahe Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 6 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Bird Island (BDI) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 10,622 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Bird Island, it's 20:42 in Gold Coast. With a 6-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 Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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