ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
13,522 km
8,402 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,522 km
8,402 mi / 7,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
228°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

ATF SYD
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ATF SYD
ICAO Code SEAM YSSY
City Ambato Sydney
Country Ecuador Australia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Australia/Sydney
Elevation 8,502 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ambato (ATF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,522 kilometers (8,402 miles / 7,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Ambato, it's 12:46 in Sydney. With a 15-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 8,481 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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