ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,082 km
7,508 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
12,082 km
7,508 mi / 6,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL WAA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code ADL WAA
ICAO Code YPAD PAIW
City Adelaide Wales
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Anchorage
Elevation 20 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 65.620000, -168.090000

Adelaide (ADL) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 12,082 kilometers (7,508 miles / 6,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 03:27 in Adelaide, it's 07:57 in Wales. With a 19.5-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 Wales (WAA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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