The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 9,565 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 07:23 in Adelaide, it's 22:53 in East London. 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.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.