FAA
Faranah Airport
Guinea
16,782 km
10,428 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,782 km
10,428 mi / 9,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
148°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

FAA SYD
Airport Name Faranah Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FAA SYD
ICAO Code GUFH YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Guinea Australia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,476 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 10.040000, -10.770000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Faranah Airport (FAA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faranah Airport (FAA) in Faranah Airport, Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,782 kilometers (10,428 miles / 9,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Faranah Airport, it's 07:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,455 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Faranah Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Faranah Airport (FAA) follows a heading of 219° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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