HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
17,409 km
10,817 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
17,409 km
10,817 mi / 9,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
149°
south southeast

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HGS OOL
Airport Name Hastings Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code HGS OOL
ICAO Code GFHA YBCG
City Freetown Gold Coast
Country Sierra Leone Australia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 60 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Freetown (HGS) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 17,409 kilometers (10,817 miles / 9,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 13:16 in Freetown, it's 23:16 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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 215° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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