ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,982 km
9,310 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
14,982 km
9,310 mi / 8,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL RSL
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code ADL RSL
ICAO Code YPAD KRSL
City Adelaide Russell
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.870000, -98.810000

Adelaide (ADL) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 14,982 kilometers (9,310 miles / 8,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 07:01 in Adelaide, it's 14:31 in Russell. 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 1,844 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 256° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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