FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
16,432 km
10,211 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,432 km
10,211 mi / 8,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
north

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FLI SYD
Airport Name Holt Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FLI SYD
ICAO Code BIHT YSSY
City Flateyri Sydney
Country Iceland Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Australia/Sydney
Elevation 10 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 66.010000, -23.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Flateyri (FLI) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,432 kilometers (10,211 miles / 8,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Iceland 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 20:56 in Flateyri, it's 07:56 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 Flateyri (FLI) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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