Airport Comparison
| ADL | GCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Adelaide International Airport | Grand Coulee Dam Airport |
| IATA Code | ADL | GCD |
| ICAO Code | YPAD | K3W7 |
| City | Adelaide | Electric City |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 1,593 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.950000, 138.530000 | 47.920000, -119.080000 |
Adelaide (ADL) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 13,665 kilometers (8,491 miles / 7,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.
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 09:17 in Adelaide, it's 14:47 in Electric City. With a 18.5-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 1,573 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.
The return flight from Electric City (GCD) 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.