EME
Emden
Germany
16,459 km
10,227 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,459 km
10,227 mi / 8,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EME SYD
Airport Name Emden Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EME SYD
ICAO Code EDWE YSSY
City Emden Sydney
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 53.390000, 7.230000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Emden (EME) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emden Airport (EME) in Emden, Germany to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,459 kilometers (10,227 miles / 8,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Germany 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 09:01 in Emden, it's 19:01 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Emden (EME) follows a heading of 318° (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 Emden Airport (EME) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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