The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States is 14,486 kilometers (9,001 miles / 7,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 00:49 in Adelaide, it's 07:19 in Colorado Springs. With a 17.5-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 6,556 feet between the two airports. Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colorado Springs (AFF) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.