Los Angeles to Gold Coast
14h 46m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) covers 11,546 km (7,174 miles) and takes approximately 14h 46m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 245°, passing near 4.0° N, 164.1° W 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 | 21h 00m | 21h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 48m | 15h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 50m | 13h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 35m | 14h 00m |
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
| LAX | OOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Gold Coast Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Gold Coast |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| ICAO | KLAX | YBCG |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | -28.166, 153.5066 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Gold Coast?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gold Coast (OOL) takes about 14h 46m. The great-circle distance is 11,546 km (7,174 miles, 6,234 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 245°.
How far is Los Angeles from Gold Coast?
11,546 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,174 miles or 6,234 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 LAX and OOL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,546 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 46m 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.
Other routes from Los Angeles
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.