BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
16,941 km
10,527 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,941 km
10,527 mi / 9,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
94°
east

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BJA SYD
Airport Name Soummam Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BJA SYD
ICAO Code DAAE YSSY
City Bejaia Sydney
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Sydney
Elevation 20 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Bejaia (BJA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,941 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Algeria 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 23:27 in Bejaia, it's 09:27 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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 286° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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