CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
12,932 km
8,036 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,932 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CVJ SYD
Airport Name General Mariano Matamoros Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CVJ SYD
ICAO Code MMCB YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,277 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 18.830000, -99.260000 -33.950000, 151.180000

General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,932 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 22:27 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, it's 15:27 in Sydney. With a 17-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 4,256 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than General Mariano Matamoros Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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