The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 16,299 kilometers (10,128 miles / 8,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Germany 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 13:26 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 22:26 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.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) follows a heading of 322° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.