The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 12,788 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Gold Coast, it's 22:17 in Rio Grande. With a 13-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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.