ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,770 km
9,799 miles
BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
Distance
15,770 km
9,799 mi / 8,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL BTE
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sherbro International Airport
IATA Code ADL BTE
ICAO Code YPAD GFBN
City Adelaide Bonthe
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Freetown
Elevation 20 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 7.530000, -12.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Bonthe (BTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone is 15,770 kilometers (9,799 miles / 8,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 11:13 in Adelaide, it's 00:43 in Bonthe. With a 10.5-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 Bonthe (BTE) 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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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