ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,231 km
6,357 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
10,231 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KCA
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kuqa Airport
IATA Code ADL KCA
ICAO Code YPAD ZWKC
City Adelaide Kuqa
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 41.720000, 82.990000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 10,231 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 China. 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 10:10 in Adelaide, it's 07:40 in Kuqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,504 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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