The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,573 kilometers (10,298 miles / 8,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Gafsa, it's 10:30 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,039 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Gafsa Ksar International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 282° (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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.