ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,814 km
9,826 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
15,814 km
9,826 mi / 8,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SPM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code ADL SPM
ICAO Code YPAD ETAD
City Adelaide Trier
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Berlin
Elevation 20 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 49.970000, 6.690000

Adelaide (ADL) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 15,814 kilometers (9,826 miles / 8,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Germany. 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 01:02 in Adelaide, it's 15:32 in Trier. 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 1,177 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Trier (SPM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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