ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,225 km
8,218 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
13,225 km
8,218 mi / 7,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL YAL
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code ADL YAL
ICAO Code YPAD CYAL
City Adelaide Alert Bay
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Vancouver
Elevation 20 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 50.580000, -126.920000

Adelaide (ADL) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 13,225 kilometers (8,218 miles / 7,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Canada. 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 18:14 in Adelaide, it's 23:44 in Alert Bay. With a 18.5-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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