ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,651 km
9,104 miles
AKO
Akron
United States
Distance
14,651 km
9,104 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL AKO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Colorado Plains Regional Airport
IATA Code ADL AKO
ICAO Code YPAD KAKO
City Adelaide Akron
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Denver
Elevation 20 ft 4,716 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 40.180000, -103.220000

Adelaide (ADL) to Akron (AKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States is 14,651 kilometers (9,104 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 22:05 in Adelaide, it's 04:35 in Akron. 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 4,696 feet between the two airports. Colorado Plains Regional Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Akron (AKO) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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