ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,844 km
9,224 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
14,844 km
9,224 mi / 8,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL CSM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code ADL CSM
ICAO Code YPAD KCSM
City Adelaide Burns Flat
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 35.340000, -99.200000

Adelaide (ADL) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 14,844 kilometers (9,224 miles / 8,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 02:26 in Adelaide, it's 09:56 in Burns Flat. With a 16.5-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 1,902 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Burns Flat (CSM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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