OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
14,542 km
9,036 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
14,542 km
9,036 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL RKW
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code OOL RKW
ICAO Code YBCG KRKW
City Gold Coast Rockwood
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 35.920000, -84.690000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 14,542 kilometers (9,036 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 United States. 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 15:57 in Gold Coast, it's 23:57 in Rockwood. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,643 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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