CIF
Chifeng
China
9,087 km
5,646 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
9,087 km
5,646 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
153°
south southeast

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CIF SYD
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CIF SYD
ICAO Code ZBCF YSSY
City Chifeng Sydney
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Chifeng (CIF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 9,087 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Chifeng, it's 09:30 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 336° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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