LAM
Los Alamos
United States
12,653 km
7,862 miles
OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
Distance
12,653 km
7,862 mi / 6,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Denver
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAM OOL
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Gold Coast Airport
IATA Code LAM OOL
ICAO Code KLAM YBCG
City Los Alamos Gold Coast
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 7,171 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 -28.160000, 153.500000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Gold Coast (OOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Los Alamos, it's 02:38 in Gold Coast. With a 17-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 7,150 feet between the two airports. Gold Coast Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gold Coast (OOL) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.