ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,047 km
8,728 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
14,047 km
8,728 mi / 7,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL TOB
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code ADL TOB
ICAO Code YPAD HLGN
City Adelaide Tobruk
Country Australia Libya
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 20 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 31.860000, 23.910000

Adelaide (ADL) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 14,047 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Libya. 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 07:12 in Adelaide, it's 22:42 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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