ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,704 km
9,758 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
15,704 km
9,758 mi / 8,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KEN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code ADL KEN
ICAO Code YPAD GFKE
City Adelaide Kenema
Country Australia Sierra Leone
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Freetown
Elevation 20 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 7.890000, -11.180000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 15,704 kilometers (9,758 miles / 8,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 07:58 in Adelaide, it's 21:28 in Kenema. With a 10.5-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 Kenema (KEN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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