The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 16,157 kilometers (10,039 miles / 8,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Adelaide, it's 05:39 in Ilulissat. With a 12.5-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 Ilulissat (JAV) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.