GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
16,511 km
10,259 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,511 km
10,259 mi / 8,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
67°
east northeast

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GRQ SYD
Airport Name Eelde Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GRQ SYD
ICAO Code EHGG YSSY
City Groningen Sydney
Country Netherlands Australia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Australia/Sydney
Elevation 17 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Groningen (GRQ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,511 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Netherlands with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:51 in Groningen, it's 10:51 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 318° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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