Sydney to Gold Coast flights
Gold Coast lies 686 km (426 mi) north of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Sydney | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 640,778 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | OOL, 20 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Gold Coast
Gold Coast is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gold Coast Airport (OOL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,176 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Brisbane International Airport (BNE, 75 km), Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK, 93 km), Lismore Airport (LSY, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,176 ft | 21 ft |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 75 km (47 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (regional) | BNK | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,234 ft | 7 ft |
| Lismore Airport (regional) | LSY | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,404 ft | 35 ft |
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Staying in Gold Coast
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold Coast (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 736 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (335), and 72 are five-star. Across 478 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 514,665 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gold Coast from Sydney?
686 km (426 mi) in a straight line, north of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Gold Coast by air?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Gold Coast?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sydney to Gold Coast flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL); Gold Coast also has BNE, BNK, LSY.
Where can I stay in Gold Coast?
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold Coast, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.