ADE
Aden
Yemen
12,279 km
7,630 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,279 km
7,630 mi / 6,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ADE SYD
Airport Name Aden International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ADE SYD
ICAO Code OYAA YSSY
City Aden Sydney
Country Yemen Australia
Timezone Asia/Aden Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, 45.030000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Aden (ADE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden International Airport (ADE) in Aden, Yemen to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,279 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Aden, it's 05:14 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Sydney (SYD) to Aden (ADE) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aden International Airport (ADE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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