CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
7,166 km
4,453 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
7,166 km
4,453 mi / 3,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
152°
south southeast

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CYI SYD
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CYI SYD
ICAO Code RCKU YSSY
City Chiayi City Sydney
Country Taiwan Australia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Australia/Sydney
Elevation 85 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 7,166 kilometers (4,453 miles / 3,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan 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 12:21 in Chiayi City, it's 15:21 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 Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 329° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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