ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,294 km
8,882 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
14,294 km
8,882 mi / 7,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL HEW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code ADL HEW
ICAO Code YPAD LGAT
City Adelaide Athens
Country Australia Greece
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Athens
Elevation 20 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 37.890000, 23.730000

Adelaide (ADL) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 14,294 kilometers (8,882 miles / 7,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Greece. 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 00:13 in Adelaide, it's 15:43 in Athens. 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.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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