ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,295 km
8,261 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
13,295 km
8,261 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL RBF
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code ADL RBF
ICAO Code YPAD KL35
City Adelaide Big Bear City
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 34.260000, -116.860000

Adelaide (ADL) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 13,295 kilometers (8,261 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 22:24 in Adelaide, it's 03:54 in Big Bear City. With a 18.5-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 6,732 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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