The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 10,590 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 04:38 in Adelaide, it's 22:38 in Kandahar Airport. With a 6-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 3,317 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.