ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,728 km
7,909 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

ADL QNS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code ADL QNS
ICAO Code YPAD SBCO
City Adelaide Porto Alegre
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Adelaide (ADL) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 01:23 in Adelaide, it's 11:53 in Porto Alegre. 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 189° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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