OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
11,558 km
7,182 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
11,558 km
7,182 mi / 6,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL PYS
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code OOL PYS
ICAO Code YBCG CA92
City Gold Coast Paradise
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 39.710000, -121.620000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 11,558 kilometers (7,182 miles / 6,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 23:54 in Gold Coast, it's 05:54 in Paradise. With a 18-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 1,279 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Paradise (PYS) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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