BWU
Sydney
Australia
16,085 km
9,995 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
16,085 km
9,995 mi / 8,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
311°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BWU PRG
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code BWU PRG
ICAO Code YSBK LKPR
City Sydney Prague
Country Australia Czech Republic
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Prague
Elevation 29 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 50.100000, 14.260000

Sydney (BWU) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 16,085 kilometers (9,995 miles / 8,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 11:07 in Sydney, it's 03:07 in Prague. With a 8-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 1,218 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Sydney Bankstown Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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