ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,847 km
6,119 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
9,847 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
240°
west southwest

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ADL SZK
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code ADL SZK
ICAO Code YPAD FASZ
City Adelaide Skukuza
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Adelaide (ADL) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 9,847 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Adelaide, it's 19:35 in Skukuza. With a 8.5-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 Skukuza (SZK) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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