The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Santa Maria Airport (SMA) in Vila do Porto, Portugal is 18,533 kilometers (11,516 miles / 10,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Portugal. 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 10:31 in Adelaide, it's 01:01 in Vila do Porto. With a 9.5-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 Vila do Porto (SMA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Santa Maria Airport (SMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.