The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) in Branson, United States is 13,803 kilometers (8,577 miles / 7,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Gold Coast, it's 09:16 in Branson. With a 16-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 Branson (PLK) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and M Graham Clark Downtown Airport (PLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.