CFN
Donegal
Ireland
17,185 km
10,678 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,185 km
10,678 mi / 9,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
42°
northeast

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CFN SYD
Airport Name Donegal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CFN SYD
ICAO Code EIDL YSSY
City Donegal Sydney
Country Ireland Australia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -8.340000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Donegal (CFN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donegal Airport (CFN) in Donegal, Ireland to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,185 kilometers (10,678 miles / 9,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Donegal, it's 22:11 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (SYD) to Donegal (CFN) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Donegal Airport (CFN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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