ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,719 km
9,146 miles
CDS
Childress
United States
Distance
14,719 km
9,146 mi / 7,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

ADL CDS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Childress Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL CDS
ICAO Code YPAD KCDS
City Adelaide Childress
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,954 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 34.430000, -100.290000

Adelaide (ADL) to Childress (CDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States is 14,719 kilometers (9,146 miles / 7,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 06:57 in Adelaide, it's 16:27 in Childress. 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 1,934 feet between the two airports. Childress Municipal Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Childress (CDS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 252° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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