FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
8,860 km
5,505 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,860 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FVM SYD
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FVM SYD
ICAO Code VRMF YSSY
City Fuvahmulah Island Sydney
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Sydney
Elevation 17 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,860 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 22:25 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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