OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
1,931 km
1,200 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
1,931 km
1,200 mi / 1,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
51°
northeast

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OOL SWJ
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code OOL SWJ
ICAO Code YBCG NVSX
City Gold Coast Malekula Island
Country Australia Vanuatu
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Efate
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 1,931 kilometers (1,200 miles / 1,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Vanuatu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Gold Coast, it's 05:05 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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