BWU
Sydney
Australia
16,029 km
9,960 miles
CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
Distance
16,029 km
9,960 mi / 8,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU CPH
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
IATA Code BWU CPH
ICAO Code YSBK EKCH
City Sydney Copenhagen
Country Australia Denmark
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation 29 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 55.620000, 12.660000

Sydney (BWU) to Copenhagen (CPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark is 16,029 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Sydney, it's 18:14 in Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen (CPH) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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