ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,282 km
7,010 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
11,282 km
7,010 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL GFY
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code ADL GFY
ICAO Code YPAD FYGF
City Adelaide Grootfontein
Country Australia Namibia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 20 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Adelaide (ADL) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 11,282 kilometers (7,010 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Namibia. 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 07:37 in Adelaide, it's 23:07 in Grootfontein. 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 4,616 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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