ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,377 km
6,448 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
10,377 km
6,448 mi / 5,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL UTN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code ADL UTN
ICAO Code YPAD FAUP
City Adelaide Upington
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 20 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Adelaide (ADL) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 10,377 kilometers (6,448 miles / 5,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 17:29 in Adelaide, it's 08:59 in Upington. With a 8.5-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 2,762 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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