ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,426 km
7,721 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
12,426 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL ISU
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code ADL ISU
ICAO Code YPAD ORSU
City Adelaide Sulaymaniyah
Country Australia Iraq
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 20 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 35.560000, 45.320000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 12,426 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Adelaide, it's 03:08 in Sulaymaniyah. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,474 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 118° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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