ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,665 km
8,491 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
13,665 km
8,491 mi / 7,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
51°
northeast

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.

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