ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,128 km
7,536 miles
COW
Coquimbo
Chile
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
153°
south southeast

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ADL COW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Tambillos Airport
IATA Code ADL COW
ICAO Code YPAD SCCQ
City Adelaide Coquimbo
Country Australia Chile
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Santiago
Elevation 20 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -30.200000, -71.250000

Adelaide (ADL) to Coquimbo (COW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Chile. 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 23:15 in Adelaide, it's 09:45 in Coquimbo. With a 13.5-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 Coquimbo (COW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 206° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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