GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
2,916 km
1,812 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,916 km
1,812 mi / 1,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

GRL SYD
Airport Name Garasa Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GRL SYD
ICAO Code AYGG YSSY
City Au Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,539 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Au (GRL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,916 kilometers (1,812 miles / 1,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Au, it's 11:23 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,518 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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