Airport Comparison
| AYU | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aiyura Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | AYU | SYD |
| ICAO Code | AYAY | YSSY |
| City | Aiyura Valley | Sydney |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | Australia |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.340000, 145.900000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,118 kilometers (1,937 miles / 1,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 171°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Aiyura Valley, it's 13:20 in Sydney.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,334 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.