AJY
Agadez
Niger
15,896 km
9,877 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,896 km
9,877 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

AJY SYD
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AJY SYD
ICAO Code DRZA YSSY
City Agadez Sydney
Country Niger Australia
Timezone Africa/Niamey Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,657 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Agadez (AJY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,896 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Agadez, it's 00:19 in Sydney. With a 9-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 1,636 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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