ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,551 km
9,041 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
14,551 km
9,041 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL ESM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code ADL ESM
ICAO Code YPAD SETN
City Adelaide Tachina
Country Australia Ecuador
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Guayaquil
Elevation 20 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 0.980000, -79.630000

Adelaide (ADL) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 14,551 kilometers (9,041 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Adelaide, it's 05:30 in Tachina. With a 15.5-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 Tachina (ESM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). 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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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