ADL
Adelaide
Australia
16,598 km
10,314 miles
KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
Distance
16,598 km
10,314 mi / 8,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

ADL KUS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kulusuk Airport
IATA Code ADL KUS
ICAO Code YPAD BGKK
City Adelaide Kulusuk
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Nuuk
Elevation 20 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 65.570000, -37.120000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kulusuk (KUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland is 16,598 kilometers (10,314 miles / 8,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 16:45 in Adelaide, it's 04:15 in Kulusuk. 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 Kulusuk (KUS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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