CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
12,839 km
7,978 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,839 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUU SYD
Airport Name General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CUU SYD
ICAO Code MMCU YSSY
City Chihuahua Sydney
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,462 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 28.700000, -105.970000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Chihuahua (CUU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Mexico 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 10:28 in Chihuahua, it's 04:28 in Sydney. With a 18-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 4,441 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Chihuahua (CUU) follows a heading of 71° (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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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