GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
12,670 km
7,873 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,670 km
7,873 mi / 6,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Phoenix
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GCN SYD
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GCN SYD
ICAO Code KGCN YSSY
City Grand Canyon Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,609 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,670 kilometers (7,873 miles / 6,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Grand Canyon, it's 14:26 in Sydney. With a 18-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 6,588 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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