The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 14,742 kilometers (9,160 miles / 7,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 07:29 in Adelaide, it's 13:59 in Sidney. With a 17.5-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 1,965 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.