ASS
Arathusa
South Africa
10,897 km
6,771 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,897 km
6,771 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

ASS SYD
Airport Name Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ASS SYD
ICAO Code FACC YSSY
City Arathusa Sydney
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,200 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -24.740000, 31.520000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Arathusa (ASS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) in Arathusa, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,897 kilometers (6,771 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 South Africa 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 23:57 in Arathusa, it's 07:57 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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Arathusa (ASS) follows a heading of 233° (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 Arathusa Safari Lodge Airport (ASS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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