GKK
Kooddoo
Maldives
8,926 km
5,547 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,926 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GKK SYD
Airport Name Kooddoo Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GKK SYD
ICAO Code VRMO YSSY
City Kooddoo Sydney
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 0.730000, 73.430000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kooddoo (GKK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kooddoo Airport (GKK) in Kooddoo, Maldives to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,926 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Maldives 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 14:49 in Kooddoo, it's 20:49 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Kooddoo (GKK) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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