The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 1,384 kilometers (860 miles / 747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Austin, it's 21:19 in Rifle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,995 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.