ADL
Adelaide
Australia
18,669 km
11,600 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
18,669 km
11,600 mi / 10,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL TER
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code ADL TER
ICAO Code YPAD LPLA
City Adelaide Lajes
Country Australia Portugal
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 20 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 38.760000, -27.090000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 18,669 kilometers (11,600 miles / 10,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 17:15 in Adelaide, it's 05:45 in Lajes. With a 11.5-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 Lajes (TER) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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