ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,979 km
7,443 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
11,979 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL PQS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code ADL PQS
ICAO Code YPAD K0AK
City Adelaide Pilot Station
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Nome
Elevation 20 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 61.960000, -162.940000

Adelaide (ADL) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 11,979 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 10:18 in Adelaide, it's 14:48 in Pilot Station. With a 19.5-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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