ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,136 km
9,405 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ADL WAX
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code ADL WAX
ICAO Code YPAD HLZW
City Adelaide Zuwara
Country Australia Libya
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 20 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 32.950000, 12.020000

Adelaide (ADL) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Libya. 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 13:57 in Adelaide, it's 05:27 in Zuwara. 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.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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