KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
12,038 km
7,480 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KMU OOL
Airport Name Kisimayu Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code KMU OOL
ICAO Code HCMK YBCG
City N/A Gold Coast
Country Somalia Australia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 49 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -0.380000, 42.460000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Somalia 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 14:47 in Kisimayu Airport, it's 21:47 in Gold Coast. With a 7-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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) follows a heading of 259° (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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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