ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,217 km
7,591 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
12,217 km
7,591 mi / 6,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL PFR
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code ADL PFR
ICAO Code YPAD FZVS
City Adelaide Ilebo
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 20 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Adelaide (ADL) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 12,217 kilometers (7,591 miles / 6,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 02:38 in Adelaide, it's 18:08 in Ilebo. 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 1,430 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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