ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,678 km
6,635 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
10,678 km
6,635 mi / 5,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KGJ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code ADL KGJ
ICAO Code YPAD FWKA
City Adelaide Karonga
Country Australia Malawi
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 20 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Adelaide (ADL) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 10,678 kilometers (6,635 miles / 5,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Malawi. 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 05:23 in Adelaide, it's 20:53 in Karonga. 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 1,745 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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