# Distance from Genova (GOA) to Sydney (SYD)

> 16,602 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,602 km / 10,316 mi / 8,964 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 01:40 in Genova, it's 09:40 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (SYD is higher than GOA)

## Airports

### [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Genova, Italy
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 44.410000, 8.840000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:40 in Genova, it's 09:40 in Sydney.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Genova / Sestri Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/goa-genova-genova-sestri-cristoforo-colombo-airport/1ef266df-509a-6144-b714-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)