ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,927 km
6,168 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
9,927 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL ZEC
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code ADL ZEC
ICAO Code YPAD FASC
City Adelaide Secunda
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Adelaide (ADL) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 9,927 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 04:17 in Adelaide, it's 19:47 in Secunda. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,230 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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