OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
13,856 km
8,610 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
13,856 km
8,610 mi / 7,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
92°
east

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OOL RFS
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code OOL RFS
ICAO Code YBCG MNRT
City Gold Coast La Rosita
Country Australia Nicaragua
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Managua
Elevation 21 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 13.890000, -84.410000

Gold Coast (OOL) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 13,856 kilometers (8,610 miles / 7,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Gold Coast, it's 05:48 in La Rosita. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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