GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
2,815 km
1,749 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,815 km
1,749 mi / 1,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GOV SYD
Airport Name Gove Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GOV SYD
ICAO Code YPGV YSSY
City Nhulunbuy Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Australia/Sydney
Elevation 192 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,815 kilometers (1,749 miles / 1,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1.5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Nhulunbuy, it's 20:24 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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