ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,092 km
6,271 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
10,092 km
6,271 mi / 5,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL PTG
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code ADL PTG
ICAO Code YPAD FAPP
City Adelaide Potgietersrus
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Adelaide (ADL) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 10,092 kilometers (6,271 miles / 5,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 South Africa. 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 10:43 in Adelaide, it's 02:13 in Potgietersrus. 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 4,056 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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