BWU
Sydney
Australia
12,448 km
7,735 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,448 km
7,735 mi / 6,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BWU LAS
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code BWU LAS
ICAO Code YSBK KLAS
City Sydney Las Vegas
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 29 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 36.080000, -115.150000

Sydney (BWU) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,448 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Sydney, it's 13:41 in Las Vegas. With a 19-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 2,152 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Sydney Bankstown Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 243° (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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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