ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,741 km
9,781 miles
SAR
Sparta
United States
Distance
15,741 km
9,781 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL SAR
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sparta Community-Hunter Field
IATA Code ADL SAR
ICAO Code YPAD KSAR
City Adelaide Sparta
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Chicago
Elevation 20 ft 538 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.150000, -89.700000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sparta (SAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) in Sparta, United States is 15,741 kilometers (9,781 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 09:06 in Adelaide, it's 16:36 in Sparta. 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 Sparta (SAR) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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