ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,509 km
6,530 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
10,509 km
6,530 mi / 5,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
229°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

ADL SBU
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code ADL SBU
ICAO Code YPAD FASB
City Adelaide Springbok
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Adelaide (ADL) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 10,509 kilometers (6,530 miles / 5,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 21:53 in Adelaide, it's 14:23 in Springbok. 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 2,670 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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