FAO
Faro
Portugal
18,101 km
11,247 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
18,101 km
11,247 mi / 9,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
86°
east

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FAO SYD
Airport Name Faro Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FAO SYD
ICAO Code LPFR YSSY
City Faro Sydney
Country Portugal Australia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Australia/Sydney
Elevation 24 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Faro (FAO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 18,101 kilometers (11,247 miles / 9,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Portugal 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 04:18 in Faro, it's 15:18 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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