AIT
Aitutaki
CK
5,114 km
3,178 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,114 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AIT SYD
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AIT SYD
ICAO Code NCAI YSSY
City Aitutaki Sydney
Country CK Australia
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Australia/Sydney
Elevation 14 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,114 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting CK with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Aitutaki, it's 08:50 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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