EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
9,289 km
5,772 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
9,289 km
5,772 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
172°
south

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EKS SYD
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EKS SYD
ICAO Code UHSK YSSY
City Shakhtersk Sydney
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Australia/Sydney
Elevation 50 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Shakhtersk, it's 03:58 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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