OOL
Gold Coast
Australia
9,868 km
6,132 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OOL RUK
Airport Name Gold Coast Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code OOL RUK
ICAO Code YBCG VNRK
City Gold Coast Rukumkot
Country Australia Nepal
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 21 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -28.160000, 153.500000 28.630000, 82.190000

Gold Coast (OOL) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Gold Coast, it's 12:08 in Rukumkot. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,479 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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