The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 10,362 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 09:24 in Adelaide, it's 00:54 in Salima. 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 1,668 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

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