BWU
Sydney
Australia
15,950 km
9,911 miles
VIE
Vienna
Austria
Distance
15,950 km
9,911 mi / 8,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU VIE
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Vienna International Airport
IATA Code BWU VIE
ICAO Code YSBK LOWW
City Sydney Vienna
Country Australia Austria
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Vienna
Elevation 29 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 48.110000, 16.570000

Sydney (BWU) to Vienna (VIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria is 15,950 kilometers (9,911 miles / 8,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Austria. 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 13:48 in Sydney, it's 03:48 in Vienna. 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 Vienna (VIE) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 84° (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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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