CTN
Cooktown Airport
Australia
2,144 km
1,332 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,144 km
1,332 mi / 1,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
165°
south southeast

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CTN SYD
Airport Name Cooktown Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CTN SYD
ICAO Code YCKN YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Sydney
Elevation 26 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -15.440000, 145.180000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,144 kilometers (1,332 miles / 1,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Cooktown Airport, it's 11:02 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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