ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,537 km
6,547 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
10,537 km
6,547 mi / 5,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL GLK
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code ADL GLK
ICAO Code YPAD HCMR
City Adelaide Galcaio
Country Australia Somalia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 20 ft 975 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 6.780000, 47.450000

Adelaide (ADL) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 10,537 kilometers (6,547 miles / 5,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Somalia. 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 03:47 in Adelaide, it's 20:17 in Galcaio. With a 7.5-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 Galcaio (GLK) 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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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