ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,773 km
7,937 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
12,773 km
7,937 mi / 6,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL MTX
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code ADL MTX
ICAO Code YPAD KMTF
City Adelaide Fairbanks
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Anchorage
Elevation 20 ft 432 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 64.810000, -147.760000

Adelaide (ADL) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 12,773 kilometers (7,937 miles / 6,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 22:29 in Adelaide, it's 02:59 in Fairbanks. With a 19.5-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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