The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States is 16,032 kilometers (9,962 miles / 8,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 18:34 in Adelaide, it's 05:04 in Bedford. With a 13.5-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 (BFR) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.