# Distance from Atiu Island (AIU) to Sydney (SYD)

> 5,204 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,204 km / 3,234 mi / 2,810 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 242° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → Australia
- **Time difference**: +20h (When it's 11:32 in Atiu Island, it's 07:32 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 15 ft (SYD is lower than AIU)

## Airports

### [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atiu Island, CK
- ICAO: NCAT
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -19.970000, -158.120000
- Elevation: 36 ft

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:32 in Atiu Island, it's 07:32 in Sydney.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)