CAK
Akron
United States
15,375 km
9,554 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,375 km
9,554 mi / 8,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

CAK SYD
Airport Name Akron-Canton Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CAK SYD
ICAO Code KCAK YSSY
City Akron Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,226 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 40.920000, -81.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Akron (CAK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) in Akron, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,375 kilometers (9,554 miles / 8,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Akron, it's 10:12 in Sydney. With a 14-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 1,205 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Akron (CAK) follows a heading of 64° (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 Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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