OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,384 km
7,695 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

OOL WJR
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code OOL WJR
ICAO Code YBCG HKWJ
City Gold Coast Wajir
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 1.730000, 40.090000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 00:08 in Gold Coast, it's 17:08 in Wajir. 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 Wajir (WJR) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 120° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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