ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,660 km
9,109 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
14,660 km
9,109 mi / 7,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL STK
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL STK
ICAO Code YPAD KSTK
City Adelaide Sterling
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Denver
Elevation 20 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 40.610000, -103.260000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 14,660 kilometers (9,109 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 05:37 in Adelaide, it's 12:07 in Sterling. 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 4,018 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 256° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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