ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,748 km
9,164 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
14,748 km
9,164 mi / 7,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL LBL
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code ADL LBL
ICAO Code YPAD KLBL
City Adelaide Liberal
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.040000, -100.960000

Adelaide (ADL) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 14,748 kilometers (9,164 miles / 7,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 14:30 in Adelaide, it's 22:00 in Liberal. 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 2,865 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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