ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,969 km
9,923 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
15,969 km
9,923 mi / 8,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

ADL QCO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code ADL QCO
ICAO Code YPAD MUCO
City Adelaide Colon
Country Australia Cuba
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Havana
Elevation 20 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 22.710000, -80.920000

Adelaide (ADL) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 15,969 kilometers (9,923 miles / 8,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Cuba. 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 14:07 in Adelaide, it's 22:37 in Colon. With a 15.5-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 Colon (QCO) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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