ADL
Adelaide
Australia
9,951 km
6,184 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
9,951 km
6,184 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL PHW
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code ADL PHW
ICAO Code YPAD FAPH
City Adelaide Phalaborwa
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Adelaide (ADL) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 9,951 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:40 in Adelaide, it's 00:10 in Phalaborwa. With a 8.5-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 1,412 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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