ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,368 km
9,549 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
15,368 km
9,549 mi / 8,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL SPW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL SPW
ICAO Code YPAD KSPW
City Adelaide Spencer
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 43.170000, -95.200000

Adelaide (ADL) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 15,368 kilometers (9,549 miles / 8,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 01:37 in Adelaide, it's 09:07 in Spencer. 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 1,319 feet between the two airports. Spencer Municipal Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Spencer (SPW) 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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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