OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
10,789 km
6,704 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
10,789 km
6,704 mi / 5,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

OOL WCA
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code OOL WCA
ICAO Code YBCG SCST
City Gold Coast Castro
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Santiago
Elevation 21 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 10,789 kilometers (6,704 miles / 5,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Gold Coast, it's 09:45 in Castro. With a 13-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 Castro (WCA) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 221° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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