ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,285 km
10,119 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,285 km
10,119 mi / 8,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL LHR
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code ADL LHR
ICAO Code YPAD EGLL
City Adelaide London
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/London
Elevation 20 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 51.470000, -0.460000

Adelaide (ADL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 16,285 kilometers (10,119 miles / 8,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Adelaide, it's 07:08 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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