Adelaide to Newcastle flights
Newcastle lies 1,235 km (768 mi) east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Adelaide | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 508,437 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | ADL, 6 km out | NTL, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 2300 |
Clocks in Newcastle are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 2 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Adelaide
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.
Arriving in Newcastle
Newcastle is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Newcastle Airport (NTL), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 10,033-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 16 km (10 mi) | 10,033 ft | 31 ft |
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Staying in Newcastle
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle. Of the 101 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (59), and 14 are five-star. Across 74 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 100,956 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle from Adelaide?
1,235 km (768 mi) in a straight line, east of Adelaide.
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Newcastle by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Newcastle?
Newcastle is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Australia/Adelaide).
Which airports are used for Adelaide to Newcastle flights?
Typically Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL).
Where can I stay in Newcastle?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Newcastle, bookable on this site.
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.