ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,893 km
10,497 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
16,893 km
10,497 mi / 9,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL NHK
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code ADL NHK
ICAO Code YPAD KNHK
City Adelaide Patuxent River
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.290000, -76.410000

Adelaide (ADL) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 16,893 kilometers (10,497 miles / 9,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 23:09 in Adelaide, it's 07:39 in Patuxent River. 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.

The return flight from Patuxent River (NHK) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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