OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,669 km
7,872 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,669 km
7,872 mi / 6,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OOL QJB
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code OOL QJB
ICAO Code YBCG OEJB
City Gold Coast Jubail
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 21 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 27.040000, 49.410000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 12,669 kilometers (7,872 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Gold Coast, it's 20:54 in Jubail. 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 Jubail (QJB) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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