ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,943 km
9,907 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
15,943 km
9,907 mi / 8,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
312°
northwest

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ADL RTM
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code ADL RTM
ICAO Code YPAD EHRD
City Adelaide Rotterdam
Country Australia Netherlands
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 20 ft -15 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 51.960000, 4.440000

Adelaide (ADL) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 15,943 kilometers (9,907 miles / 8,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Adelaide, it's 12:04 in Rotterdam. With a 9.5-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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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