ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,717 km
6,659 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL WKI
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code ADL WKI
ICAO Code YPAD FVWT
City Adelaide Hwange
Country Australia Zimbabwe
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Harare
Elevation 20 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Adelaide (ADL) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 15:01 in Adelaide, it's 06:31 in Hwange. 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 2,480 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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