Airport Comparison
Gold Coast (OOL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,801 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Gold Coast, it's 12:50 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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 2,041 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.
The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 112° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.