ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,152 km
9,415 miles
FBY
Fairbury
United States
Distance
15,152 km
9,415 mi / 8,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL FBY
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Fairbury Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL FBY
ICAO Code YPAD KFBY
City Adelaide Fairbury
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,479 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 40.180000, -97.170000

Adelaide (ADL) to Fairbury (FBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) in Fairbury, United States is 15,152 kilometers (9,415 miles / 8,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 07:23 in Adelaide, it's 14:53 in Fairbury. 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 1,459 feet between the two airports. Fairbury Municipal Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Fairbury (FBY) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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