ATL
Atlanta
United States
15,538 km
9,655 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
15,538 km
9,655 mi / 8,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/New_York
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL SHU
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code ATL SHU
ICAO Code KATL YSMP
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Darwin
Elevation 1,026 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Atlanta (ATL) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 15,538 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Atlanta, it's 04:25 in Smith Point Airport. With a 14.5-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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Smith Point Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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