ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,528 km
9,649 miles
KEL
Kiel
Germany
Distance
15,528 km
9,649 mi / 8,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KEL
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kiel-Holtenau Airport
IATA Code ADL KEL
ICAO Code YPAD EDHK
City Adelaide Kiel
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Berlin
Elevation 20 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 54.380000, 10.150000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kiel (KEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany is 15,528 kilometers (9,649 miles / 8,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:58 in Adelaide, it's 22:28 in Kiel. With a 9.5-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 Kiel (KEL) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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