The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 16,402 kilometers (10,192 miles / 8,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Gold Coast, it's 00:57 in Grenchen Airport. With a 9-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 1,390 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.