ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,529 km
9,028 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
14,529 km
9,028 mi / 7,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL HCA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code ADL HCA
ICAO Code YPAD KBPG
City Adelaide Big Spring
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 32.210000, -101.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 14,529 kilometers (9,028 miles / 7,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 23:24 in Adelaide, it's 06:54 in Big Spring. With a 16.5-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 2,553 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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