ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,162 km
5,693 miles
BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
271°
west

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ADL BDI
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Bird Island Airport
IATA Code ADL BDI
ICAO Code YPAD FSSB
City Adelaide Bird Island
Country Australia Seychelles
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Indian/Mahe
Elevation 20 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -3.720000, 55.210000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bird Island (BDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Seychelles. 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 22:41 in Adelaide, it's 16:11 in Bird Island. With a 6.5-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 Bird Island (BDI) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Bird Island Airport (BDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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