AKU
Aksu
China
11,058 km
6,871 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,058 km
6,871 mi / 5,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
127°
southeast

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AKU SYD
Airport Name Aksu Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AKU SYD
ICAO Code ZWAK YSSY
City Aksu Sydney
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Aksu (AKU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,058 kilometers (6,871 miles / 5,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 China 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 13:59 in Aksu, it's 16:59 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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