ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,228 km
9,462 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
15,228 km
9,462 mi / 8,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADL PUZ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ADL PUZ
ICAO Code YPAD MNPC
City Adelaide Puerto Cabezas
Country Australia Nicaragua
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Managua
Elevation 20 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 14.050000, -83.390000

Adelaide (ADL) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 15,228 kilometers (9,462 miles / 8,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 12:47 in Adelaide, it's 20:17 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 16.5-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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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