BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
17,433 km
10,833 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,433 km
10,833 mi / 9,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Paris
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BES SYD
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BES SYD
ICAO Code LFRB YSSY
City Brest/Guipavas Sydney
Country France Australia
Timezone Europe/Paris Australia/Sydney
Elevation 325 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,433 kilometers (10,833 miles / 9,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 14:18 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 316° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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