FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
6,560 km
4,076 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
6,560 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FAC SYD
Airport Name Faaite Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FAC SYD
ICAO Code NTKF YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 6,560 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 French Polynesia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Faaite Airport, it's 02:19 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 90° (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 Faaite Airport (FAC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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