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Flight Distance from Adelaide (ADL) to Washington (DCA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ADLYPAD
Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide International Airport
Great Circle Path
16,843 km10,466 miles • 9,094 NM
Destination Airport
KDCADCA
Washington, United States
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Direct Distance
16,843 km
10,466 Statute Miles
9,094 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
20h 19m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,516 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
72° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
20h 19m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 48m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 53m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Adelaide International Airport (ADL)
- City / Country: Adelaide, Australia
- ICAO Code: YPAD
- Coordinates: -34.9475°, 138.5334°
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Elevation: 20 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- City / Country: Washington, United States
- ICAO Code: KDCA
- Coordinates: 38.8521°, -77.0377°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 15 ft
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