AAH
Aachen
Germany
15,840 km
9,842 miles
ADL
Adelaide
Australia
Distance
15,840 km
9,842 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
84°
east

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AAH ADL
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Adelaide International Airport
IATA Code AAH ADL
ICAO Code EDKA YPAD
City Aachen Adelaide
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 623 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -34.950000, 138.530000

Aachen (AAH) to Adelaide (ADL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia is 15,840 kilometers (9,842 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Germany with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Aachen, it's 13:14 in Adelaide. With a 9.5-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 Adelaide (ADL) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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