ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,302 km
7,644 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,302 km
7,644 mi / 6,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
286°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

ADL MED
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code ADL MED
ICAO Code YPAD OEMA
City Adelaide Medina
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 24.550000, 39.710000

Adelaide (ADL) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 12,302 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Adelaide, it's 17:36 in Medina. With a 6.5-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 2,131 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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