ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,586 km
9,685 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
15,586 km
9,685 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SMV
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code ADL SMV
ICAO Code YPAD LSZS
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia Switzerland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Zurich
Elevation 20 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 46.530000, 9.880000

Adelaide (ADL) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 15,586 kilometers (9,685 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Switzerland. 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 19:22 in Adelaide, it's 09:52 in Samedan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,580 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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