ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,600 km
10,315 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
16,600 km
10,315 mi / 8,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL EKN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code ADL EKN
ICAO Code YPAD KEKN
City Adelaide Elkins
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.890000, -79.860000

Adelaide (ADL) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 16,600 kilometers (10,315 miles / 8,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 02:02 in Adelaide, it's 10:32 in Elkins. 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 1,967 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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