ATL
Atlanta
United States
14,943 km
9,285 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,943 km
9,285 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ATL SYD
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ATL SYD
ICAO Code KATL YSSY
City Atlanta Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,026 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,943 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Atlanta, it's 05:44 in Sydney. With a 14-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 1,005 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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