The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 12,563 kilometers (7,806 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:15 in Gold Coast, it's 18:15 in Samburu South. 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 3,274 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 121° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.