The flight distance from Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,039 kilometers (9,966 miles / 8,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 03:30 in Glens Falls, it's 17:30 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Glens Falls (GFL) follows a heading of 61° (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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.