ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,479 km
8,997 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
14,479 km
8,997 mi / 7,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
66°
east northeast

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ADL FCS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code ADL FCS
ICAO Code YPAD KFCS
City Adelaide Fort Carson
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Denver
Elevation 20 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.680000, -104.760000

Adelaide (ADL) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 14,479 kilometers (8,997 miles / 7,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 13:05 in Adelaide, it's 19:35 in Fort Carson. 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 5,854 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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