ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,251 km
9,476 miles
FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
Distance
15,251 km
9,476 mi / 8,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL FSD
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Joe Foss Field
IATA Code ADL FSD
ICAO Code YPAD KFSD
City Adelaide Sioux Falls
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 43.580000, -96.740000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sioux Falls (FSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States is 15,251 kilometers (9,476 miles / 8,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 03:53 in Adelaide, it's 11:23 in Sioux Falls. 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 1,410 feet between the two airports. Joe Foss Field sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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