Airport Comparison
| ADL | ASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Adelaide International Airport | Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport |
| IATA Code | ADL | ASS |
| ICAO Code | YPAD | FACC |
| City | Adelaide | Arathusa |
| Country | Australia | South Africa |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 1,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -34.950000, 138.530000 | -24.740000, 31.520000 |
Adelaide (ADL) to Arathusa (ASS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) in Arathusa, South Africa is 9,868 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.
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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Adelaide, it's 23:08 in Arathusa. With a 8.5-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 1,180 feet between the two airports. Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.
The return flight from Arathusa (ASS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.