CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
13,139 km
8,164 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
13,139 km
8,164 mi / 7,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CPH ELC
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code CPH ELC
ICAO Code EKCH YELD
City Copenhagen Elcho Island
Country Denmark Australia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Australia/Darwin
Elevation 17 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 13,139 kilometers (8,164 miles / 7,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Denmark with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Copenhagen, it's 02:25 in Elcho Island. 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 Elcho Island (ELC) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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