BOA
Boma
DR Congo
13,775 km
8,559 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,775 km
8,559 mi / 7,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
138°
southeast

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BOA SYD
Airport Name Boma Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BOA SYD
ICAO Code FZAJ YSSY
City Boma Sydney
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 26 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Boma (BOA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,775 kilometers (8,559 miles / 7,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 DR Congo 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 06:55 in Boma, it's 16:55 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 Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 233° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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