ADL
Adelaide
Australia
17,726 km
11,014 miles
FNC
Funchal
Portugal
Distance
17,726 km
11,014 mi / 9,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL FNC
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Madeira Airport
IATA Code ADL FNC
ICAO Code YPAD LPMA
City Adelaide Funchal
Country Australia Portugal
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 20 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 32.700000, -16.770000

Adelaide (ADL) to Funchal (FNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal is 17,726 kilometers (11,014 miles / 9,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Adelaide, it's 17:43 in Funchal. 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 Funchal (FNC) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Madeira Airport (FNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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