ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,462 km
10,229 miles
BLF
Bluefield
United States
Distance
16,462 km
10,229 mi / 8,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL BLF
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Mercer County Airport
IATA Code ADL BLF
ICAO Code YPAD KBLF
City Adelaide Bluefield
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 2,857 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.300000, -81.210000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bluefield (BLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Mercer County Airport (BLF) in Bluefield, United States is 16,462 kilometers (10,229 miles / 8,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 02:33 in Adelaide, it's 11:03 in Bluefield. With a 15.5-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 2,837 feet between the two airports. Mercer County Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Bluefield (BLF) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Mercer County Airport (BLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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