ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,095 km
8,758 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
14,095 km
8,758 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL YDC
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code ADL YDC
ICAO Code YPAD CER3
City Adelaide Drayton Valley
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Edmonton
Elevation 20 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 53.270000, -114.960000

Adelaide (ADL) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 14,095 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 12:14 in Adelaide, it's 18:44 in Drayton Valley. 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 2,756 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 259° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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