ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,257 km
7,616 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,257 km
7,616 mi / 6,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL RAH
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code ADL RAH
ICAO Code YPAD OERF
City Adelaide Rafha
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 29.630000, 43.490000

Adelaide (ADL) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 12,257 kilometers (7,616 miles / 6,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 13:58 in Adelaide, it's 06:28 in Rafha. With a 7.5-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 1,454 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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