ADL
Adelaide
Australia
12,426 km
7,721 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,426 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SCO
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code ADL SCO
ICAO Code YPAD UATE
City Adelaide Aktau
Country Australia Kazakhstan
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Asia/Oral
Elevation 20 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 43.860000, 51.090000

Adelaide (ADL) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 12,426 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 17:25 in Adelaide, it's 11:55 in Aktau. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 118° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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