ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,667 km
7,250 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,667 km
7,250 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KMX
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code ADL KMX
ICAO Code YPAD OEKM
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 18.300000, 42.800000

Adelaide (ADL) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 11,667 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 05:37 in Adelaide, it's 22:07 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,758 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 122° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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