Beijing to Gold Coast
10h 58m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) covers 8,493 km (5,277 miles) and takes approximately 10h 58m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 147°, passing near 6.3° N, 136.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 27m | 15h 52m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 53m | 11h 19m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 26m | 9h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 00m | 10h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | OOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Gold Coast Airport |
| City | Beijing | Gold Coast |
| Country | China | Australia |
| ICAO | ZBAA | YBCG |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | -28.166, 153.5066 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Gold Coast?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gold Coast (OOL) takes about 10h 58m. The great-circle distance is 8,493 km (5,277 miles, 4,586 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 147°.
How far is Beijing from Gold Coast?
8,493 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,277 miles or 4,586 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and OOL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,493 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 58m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.