The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 16:23 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,757 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 278° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.