ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,445 km
8,975 miles
ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
Distance
14,445 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL ATF
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Chachoan Airport
IATA Code ADL ATF
ICAO Code YPAD SEAM
City Adelaide Ambato
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 8,502 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -1.210000, -78.570000

Adelaide (ADL) to Ambato (ATF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador is 14,445 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Ecuador. 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 08:41 in Adelaide, it's 17:11 in Ambato. 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 8,482 feet between the two airports. Chachoan 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 Ambato (ATF) 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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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