ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,593 km
9,689 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
15,593 km
9,689 mi / 8,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL RST
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code ADL RST
ICAO Code YPAD KRST
City Adelaide Rochester
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 43.910000, -92.500000

Adelaide (ADL) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 15,593 kilometers (9,689 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 08:47 in Adelaide, it's 16:17 in Rochester. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,297 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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