ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,932 km
7,414 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
11,932 km
7,414 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL LBO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code ADL LBO
ICAO Code YPAD FZVI
City Adelaide Lusambo
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 11,932 kilometers (7,414 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 DR Congo. 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 22:52 in Adelaide, it's 14:22 in Lusambo. 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 1,387 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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