AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
12,805 km
7,956 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,805 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
120°
east southeast

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AHB SYD
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AHB SYD
ICAO Code OEAB YSSY
City Abha Sydney
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,858 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Abha (AHB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,805 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 07:03 in Abha, it's 15:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,837 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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