OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
18,545 km
11,523 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
18,545 km
11,523 mi / 10,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

OOL SMW
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code OOL SMW
ICAO Code YBCG GMMA
City Gold Coast Smara
Country Australia EH
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 21 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 26.730000, -11.680000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 18,545 kilometers (11,523 miles / 10,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Gold Coast, it's 14:07 in Smara. With a 9-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 Smara (SMW) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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