ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,350 km
10,159 miles
SPA
Spartanburg
United States
Distance
16,350 km
10,159 mi / 8,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL SPA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field
IATA Code ADL SPA
ICAO Code YPAD KSPA
City Adelaide Spartanburg
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 802 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 34.920000, -81.960000

Adelaide (ADL) to Spartanburg (SPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) in Spartanburg, United States is 16,350 kilometers (10,159 miles / 8,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 23:41 in Adelaide, it's 08:11 in Spartanburg. 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 Spartanburg (SPA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Spartanburg Downtown Memorial/Simpson Field (SPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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