ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,488 km
9,002 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
14,488 km
9,002 mi / 7,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL COS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL COS
ICAO Code YPAD KCOS
City Adelaide Colorado Springs
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Denver
Elevation 20 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.810000, -104.700000

Adelaide (ADL) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 14,488 kilometers (9,002 miles / 7,823 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 05:35 in Adelaide, it's 12:05 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 6,167 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs Municipal 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 (COS) 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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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