ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,230 km
7,599 miles
BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
Distance
12,230 km
7,599 mi / 6,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
249°
west southwest

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ADL BAN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Basongo Airport
IATA Code ADL BAN
ICAO Code YPAD FZVR
City Adelaide Basongo
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -4.320000, 20.430000

Adelaide (ADL) to Basongo (BAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo is 12,230 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 DR Congo. 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 20:54 in Adelaide, it's 12:24 in Basongo. 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 1,620 feet between the two airports. Basongo Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Basongo (BAN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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