AUS
Austin
United States
1,628 km
1,012 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
1,628 km
1,012 mi / 879 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

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AUS RKS
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code AUS RKS
ICAO Code KAUS KRKS
City Austin Rock Springs
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 542 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 41.590000, -109.070000

Austin (AUS) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 1,628 kilometers (1,012 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 14:31 in Austin, it's 13:31 in Rock Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,223 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 137° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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