ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,974 km
6,819 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
10,974 km
6,819 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL MMQ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ADL MMQ
ICAO Code YPAD FLBA
City Adelaide Mbala
Country Australia Zambia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 20 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Adelaide (ADL) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 10,974 kilometers (6,819 miles / 5,925 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 Zambia. 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 07:04 in Adelaide, it's 22:34 in Mbala. 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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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