ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,341 km
7,668 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
12,341 km
7,668 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL LUS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code ADL LUS
ICAO Code YPAD FZCE
City Adelaide Lusanga
Country Australia DR Congo
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 20 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Adelaide (ADL) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 12,341 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 DR Congo. 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 16:12 in Adelaide, it's 06:42 in Lusanga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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