ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,543 km
5,930 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL JOH
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code ADL JOH
ICAO Code YPAD FAPJ
City Adelaide Port St Johns
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:53 in Adelaide, it's 17:23 in Port St Johns. 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 1,207 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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