Flights to Adelaide
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Adelaide is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,171 ft | 20 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,171 ft, ADL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 20 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Adelaide
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide to Sydney | Australia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Adelaide to Melbourne | Australia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Adelaide to Newcastle | Australia | 1,235 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Adelaide to Canberra | Australia | 958 km (595 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Adelaide to Central Coast | Australia | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Adelaide to Geelong | Australia | 627 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Adelaide to Wollongong | Australia | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Adelaide to Hobart | Australia | 1,162 km (722 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Adelaide to Ballarat | Australia | 555 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Adelaide to São Paulo | Brazil | 13,489 km (8,382 mi) | about 18 h 3 min |
| Adelaide to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,042 km (6,240 mi) | about 13 h 37 min |
| Adelaide to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 13,581 km (8,439 mi) | about 18 h 10 min |
| Adelaide to Santiago | Chile | 11,823 km (7,347 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Adelaide to Cape Town | South Africa | 10,150 km (6,307 mi) | about 13 h 46 min |
| Adelaide to Durban | South Africa | 9,559 km (5,939 mi) | about 13 h |
| Adelaide to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 12,084 km (7,508 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Adelaide to Brisbane | Australia | 1,601 km (995 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Adelaide to Shanghai | China | 7,571 km (4,704 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Adelaide to Chongqing | China | 7,919 km (4,920 mi) | about 10 h 54 min |
| Adelaide to Chengdu | China | 8,140 km (5,058 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Adelaide to Beijing | China | 8,627 km (5,361 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Adelaide to Guangzhou | China | 6,986 km (4,341 mi) | about 9 h 42 min |
| Adelaide to Shenzhen | China | 6,895 km (4,284 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Adelaide?
Adelaide International Airport (ADL) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ADL from Adelaide city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Adelaide on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.