GXF
Sayun
Yemen
12,115 km
7,528 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,115 km
7,528 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Aden
Heading
121°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GXF SYD
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GXF SYD
ICAO Code OYSY YSSY
City Sayun Sydney
Country Yemen Australia
Timezone Asia/Aden Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,097 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Sayun (GXF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,115 kilometers (7,528 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Yemen 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 02:34 in Sayun, it's 09:34 in Sydney. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,076 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 277° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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