ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,889 km
8,630 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
13,889 km
8,630 mi / 7,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL YQU
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code ADL YQU
ICAO Code YPAD CYQU
City Adelaide Grande Prairie
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Edmonton
Elevation 20 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 55.180000, -118.890000

Adelaide (ADL) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 13,889 kilometers (8,630 miles / 7,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Canada. 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 17:08 in Adelaide, it's 23:38 in Grande Prairie. With a 17.5-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 2,175 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 257° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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