ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,332 km
7,663 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
12,332 km
7,663 mi / 6,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL DRF
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Drift River Airport
IATA Code ADL DRF
ICAO Code YPAD 3AK5
City Adelaide Kenai
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Anchorage
Elevation 20 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 60.590000, -152.160000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 12,332 kilometers (7,663 miles / 6,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 22:10 in Adelaide, it's 02:40 in Kenai. With a 19.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kenai (DRF) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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