ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,669 km
9,736 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
15,669 km
9,736 mi / 8,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
80°
east

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ADL MEI
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Key Field
IATA Code ADL MEI
ICAO Code YPAD KMEI
City Adelaide Meridian
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 32.330000, -88.750000

Adelaide (ADL) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 15,669 kilometers (9,736 miles / 8,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 07:31 in Adelaide, it's 15:01 in Meridian. 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.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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