The flight distance from Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) in Charles City, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,507 kilometers (9,014 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 08:21 in Charles City, it's 23:21 in Sydney. With a 15-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 1,104 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Northeast Iowa Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Charles City (CCY) follows a heading of 59° (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 Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.