GBT
Gorgan
Iran
12,725 km
7,907 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,725 km
7,907 mi / 6,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GBT SYD
Airport Name Gorgan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GBT SYD
ICAO Code OING YSSY
City Gorgan Sydney
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Sydney
Elevation -24 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Gorgan (GBT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,725 kilometers (7,907 miles / 6,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Iran 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 06:42 in Gorgan, it's 14:12 in Sydney. With a 7.5-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 Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 299° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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