Airport Comparison
| OOL | ROA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gold Coast Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | OOL | ROA |
| ICAO Code | YBCG | KROA |
| City | Gold Coast | Roanoke |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Coordinates | -28.160000, 153.500000 | 37.330000, -79.980000 |
Gold Coast (OOL) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 14,978 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 09:17 in Roanoke. With a 15-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 1,154 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.
The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.