ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,571 km
10,297 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
16,571 km
10,297 mi / 8,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL ROA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code ADL ROA
ICAO Code YPAD KROA
City Adelaide Roanoke
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.330000, -79.980000

Adelaide (ADL) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 16,571 kilometers (10,297 miles / 8,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 01:10 in Adelaide, it's 09:40 in Roanoke. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,155 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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