BIO
Bilbao
Spain
17,549 km
10,905 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,549 km
10,905 mi / 9,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BIO SYD
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BIO SYD
ICAO Code LEBB YSSY
City Bilbao Sydney
Country Spain Australia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Australia/Sydney
Elevation 138 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Bilbao (BIO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,549 kilometers (10,905 miles / 9,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Spain 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 00:22 in Bilbao, it's 10:22 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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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