ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,511 km
10,259 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
16,511 km
10,259 mi / 8,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL RKV
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code ADL RKV
ICAO Code YPAD BIRK
City Adelaide Reykjavik
Country Australia Iceland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 20 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 64.130000, -21.940000

Adelaide (ADL) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 16,511 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:05 in Adelaide, it's 04:35 in Reykjavik. With a 10.5-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 Reykjavik (RKV) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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