ADL
Adelaide
Australia
17,312 km
10,757 miles
BED
Bedford
United States
Distance
17,312 km
10,757 mi / 9,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL BED
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Laurence G Hanscom Field
IATA Code ADL BED
ICAO Code YPAD KBED
City Adelaide Bedford
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 42.470000, -71.290000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bedford (BED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States is 17,312 kilometers (10,757 miles / 9,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 11:13 in Adelaide, it's 19:43 in Bedford. With a 15.5-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 Bedford (BED) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 278° (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 Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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