ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,683 km
9,124 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
14,683 km
9,124 mi / 7,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL DYS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code ADL DYS
ICAO Code YPAD KDYS
City Adelaide Abilene
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 32.420000, -99.860000

Adelaide (ADL) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 14,683 kilometers (9,124 miles / 7,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 10:03 in Abilene. 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 1,770 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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