# Distance from Fernando De Noronha (FEN) to Sydney (SYD)

> 15,795 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,795 km / 9,815 mi / 8,529 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 185° (south)
- **Return heading**: 174° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 06:00 in Fernando De Noronha, it's 19:00 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 172 ft (SYD is lower than FEN)

## Airports

### [Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fen-fernando-de-noronha-fernando-de-noronha-airport/1ef266df-9477-6812-be51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fernando De Noronha, Brazil
- ICAO: SBFN
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -3.850000, -32.420000
- Elevation: 193 ft

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:00 in Fernando De Noronha, it's 19:00 in Sydney.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fen-fernando-de-noronha-fernando-de-noronha-airport/1ef266df-9477-6812-be51-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)