ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,253 km
9,478 miles
API
Apiay
Colombia
Distance
15,253 km
9,478 mi / 8,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
129°
southeast

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ADL API
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base
IATA Code ADL API
ICAO Code YPAD SKAP
City Adelaide Apiay
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Bogota
Elevation 20 ft 1,207 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 4.080000, -73.560000

Adelaide (ADL) to Apiay (API) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia is 15,253 kilometers (9,478 miles / 8,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Adelaide, it's 19:55 in Apiay. With a 15.5-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 1,187 feet between the two airports. Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Apiay (API) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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