ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,748 km
6,678 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
10,748 km
6,678 mi / 5,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

ADL LFO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code ADL LFO
ICAO Code YPAD HAKL
City Adelaide Kelafo
Country Australia Ethiopia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 20 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 5.660000, 44.350000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 10,748 kilometers (6,678 miles / 5,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 11:38 in Adelaide, it's 04:08 in Kelafo. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,710 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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