ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,302 km
9,508 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
15,302 km
9,508 mi / 8,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ADL LFT
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code ADL LFT
ICAO Code YPAD KLFT
City Adelaide Lafayette
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 30.210000, -91.990000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 15,302 kilometers (9,508 miles / 8,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 16:24 in Adelaide, it's 23:54 in Lafayette. 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.

The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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