IMK
Simikot
Nepal
10,171 km
6,320 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,171 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
129°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

IMK SYD
Airport Name Simikot Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code IMK SYD
ICAO Code VNST YSSY
City Simikot Sydney
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 9,246 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Simikot (IMK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,171 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Nepal 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 17:47 in Simikot, it's 22:02 in Sydney. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,225 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 306° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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