Gold Coast to Sydney (Mascot)
1h 16m The flight from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 680 km (422 miles) and takes approximately 1h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 198°, passing near 31.1° S, 152.4° 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 | 1h 14m | 1h 39m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 52m | 1h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 45m | 1h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 48m | 1h 13m |
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
| OOL | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Gold Coast Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Gold Coast | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| ICAO | YBCG | YSSY |
| Coordinates | -28.166, 153.5066 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 1h 16m. The great-circle distance is 680 km (422 miles, 367 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 198°.
How far is Gold Coast from Sydney (Mascot)?
680 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 422 miles or 367 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 OOL and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 680 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.
Other routes from Gold Coast
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.