ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,374 km
8,932 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
14,374 km
8,932 mi / 7,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL YSM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code ADL YSM
ICAO Code YPAD CYSM
City Adelaide Fort Smith
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Edmonton
Elevation 20 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 60.020000, -111.960000

Adelaide (ADL) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 14,374 kilometers (8,932 miles / 7,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 07:53 in Adelaide, it's 14:23 in Fort Smith. 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.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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