OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
12,715 km
7,901 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OOL RIW
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code OOL RIW
ICAO Code YBCG KRIW
City Gold Coast Riverton
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 43.060000, -108.460000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 01:13 in Gold Coast, it's 08:13 in Riverton. 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 5,495 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riverton (RIW) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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