ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,978 km
8,064 miles
AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
Distance
12,978 km
8,064 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL AQJ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Aqaba King Hussein International Airport
IATA Code ADL AQJ
ICAO Code YPAD OJAQ
City Adelaide Aqaba
Country Australia Jordan
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Amman
Elevation 20 ft 175 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 29.610000, 35.020000

Adelaide (ADL) to Aqaba (AQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Adelaide, it's 15:35 in Aqaba. With a 7.5-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 Aqaba (AQJ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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