ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,787 km
10,431 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
16,787 km
10,431 mi / 9,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SNN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code ADL SNN
ICAO Code YPAD EINN
City Adelaide Shannon
Country Australia Ireland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Dublin
Elevation 20 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 52.700000, -8.920000

Adelaide (ADL) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 16,787 kilometers (10,431 miles / 9,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Ireland. 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 03:05 in Adelaide, it's 16:35 in Shannon. 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 Shannon (SNN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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