The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,795 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Central African Republic 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 01:31 in Bangassou, it's 11:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,685 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.