GCY
Greeneville
United States
15,160 km
9,420 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,160 km
9,420 mi / 8,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/New_York
Heading
256°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GCY SYD
Airport Name Greeneville Municipal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GCY SYD
ICAO Code KGCY YSSY
City Greeneville Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,608 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 36.200000, -82.810000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Greeneville (GCY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) in Greeneville, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,160 kilometers (9,420 miles / 8,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 14:13 in Greeneville, it's 04:13 in Sydney. With a 14-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 1,587 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Greeneville Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Greeneville (GCY) follows a heading of 71° (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 Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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