ADL
Adelaide
Australia
3,181 km
1,977 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,181 km
1,977 mi / 1,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ADL WUG
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code ADL WUG
ICAO Code YPAD AYWU
City Adelaide Wau
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 20 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Adelaide (ADL) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 3,181 kilometers (1,977 miles / 1,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:45 in Adelaide, it's 04:15 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,580 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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