OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,613 km
7,838 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
12,613 km
7,838 mi / 6,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL SLP
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code OOL SLP
ICAO Code YBCG MMSP
City Gold Coast San Luis Potosi
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Mexico_City
Elevation 21 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 22.250000, -100.930000

Gold Coast (OOL) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 12,613 kilometers (7,838 miles / 6,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:08 in Gold Coast, it's 11:08 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,014 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 248° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.