The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 14,357 kilometers (8,921 miles / 7,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:05 in Gold Coast, it's 09:05 in Belo Horizonte. With a 13-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 2,568 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.