ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,048 km
7,486 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ADL ELQ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ADL ELQ
ICAO Code YPAD OEGS
City Adelaide N/A
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 26.300000, 43.770000

Adelaide (ADL) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 09:27 in Adelaide, it's 02:57 in Gassim Airport. With a 6.5-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 2,106 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 121° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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