The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Reese Airpark (REE) in Lubbock, United States is 12,942 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 00:17 in Gold Coast, it's 08:17 in Lubbock. 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 3,317 feet between the two airports. Reese Airpark sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (REE) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Reese Airpark (REE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.