ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,174 km
6,322 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
10,174 km
6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL URC
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code ADL URC
ICAO Code YPAD ZWWW
City Adelaide Urumqi
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 43.910000, 87.470000

Adelaide (ADL) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 10,174 kilometers (6,322 miles / 5,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Adelaide, it's 16:03 in Urumqi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,105 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 140° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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