ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,911 km
9,887 miles
FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
15,911 km
9,887 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL FNA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lungi International Airport
IATA Code ADL FNA
ICAO Code YPAD GFLL
City Adelaide Freetown
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Freetown
Elevation 20 ft 84 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 8.620000, -13.200000

Adelaide (ADL) to Freetown (FNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 13:30 in Adelaide, it's 03:00 in Freetown. With a 10.5-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 Freetown (FNA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 140° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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