The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 12,071 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Gold Coast, it's 11:39 in Songea. 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 3,424 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.