The flight distance from Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) in Angleton/Lake Jackson, United States to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia is 13,389 kilometers (8,319 miles / 7,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 04:15 in Angleton/Lake Jackson, it's 20:15 in Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Angleton/Lake Jackson (LJN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.