ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,803 km
8,577 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
13,803 km
8,577 mi / 7,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL YXJ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code ADL YXJ
ICAO Code YPAD CYXJ
City Adelaide Fort Saint John
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 20 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 56.240000, -120.740000

Adelaide (ADL) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 13,803 kilometers (8,577 miles / 7,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 16:15 in Adelaide, it's 22:45 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,260 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) 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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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