ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,874 km
9,864 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
15,874 km
9,864 mi / 8,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KBA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code ADL KBA
ICAO Code YPAD GFKB
City Adelaide Kabala
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Freetown
Elevation 20 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 9.640000, -11.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 15,874 kilometers (9,864 miles / 8,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Sierra Leone. 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 16:46 in Adelaide, it's 06:16 in Kabala. With a 10.5-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 Kabala (KBA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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