ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,718 km
9,767 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
15,718 km
9,767 mi / 8,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

ADL QBX
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code ADL QBX
ICAO Code YPAD SNOB
City Adelaide Sobral
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Fortaleza
Elevation 20 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 15,718 kilometers (9,767 miles / 8,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Adelaide, it's 16:11 in Sobral. With a 13.5-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 Sobral (QBX) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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