Airport Comparison
| OOL | RGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gold Coast Airport | Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport |
| IATA Code | OOL | RGL |
| ICAO Code | YBCG | SAWG |
| City | Gold Coast | Rio Gallegos |
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 61 ft |
| Coordinates | -28.160000, 153.500000 | -51.610000, -69.310000 |
Gold Coast (OOL) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Gold Coast, it's 05:54 in Rio Gallegos. With a 13-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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 217° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.