ADL
Adelaide
Australia
11,676 km
7,255 miles
AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,676 km
7,255 mi / 6,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL AHB
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Abha Regional Airport
IATA Code ADL AHB
ICAO Code YPAD OEAB
City Adelaide Abha
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 6,858 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 18.240000, 42.660000

Adelaide (ADL) to Abha (AHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia is 11,676 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 16:26 in Adelaide, it's 08:56 in Abha. With a 7.5-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 6,838 feet between the two airports. Abha Regional 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 Abha (AHB) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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