OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
10,768 km
6,691 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
10,768 km
6,691 mi / 5,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OOL WAQ
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code OOL WAQ
ICAO Code YBCG FMMG
City Gold Coast Antsalova
Country Australia Madagascar
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 21 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 10,768 kilometers (6,691 miles / 5,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Madagascar. 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 00:17 in Gold Coast, it's 17:17 in Antsalova. 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.

The return flight from Antsalova (WAQ) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 123° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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