ADL
Adelaide
Australia
13,486 km
8,380 miles
AQP
Arequipa
Peru
Distance
13,486 km
8,380 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL AQP
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
IATA Code ADL AQP
ICAO Code YPAD SPQU
City Adelaide Arequipa
Country Australia Peru
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Lima
Elevation 20 ft 8,405 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -16.340000, -71.580000

Adelaide (ADL) to Arequipa (AQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru is 13,486 kilometers (8,380 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Peru. 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 13:49 in Adelaide, it's 22:19 in Arequipa. 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 8,385 feet between the two airports. Rodriguez Ballon International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arequipa (AQP) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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