JER
Saint Helier
JE
17,250 km
10,719 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,250 km
10,719 mi / 9,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Jersey
Heading
62°
east northeast

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JER SYD
Airport Name Jersey Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JER SYD
ICAO Code EGJJ YSSY
City Saint Helier Sydney
Country JE Australia
Timezone Europe/Jersey Australia/Sydney
Elevation 277 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 49.210000, -2.200000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Saint Helier (JER) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,250 kilometers (10,719 miles / 9,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 JE with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Saint Helier, it's 03:58 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Saint Helier (JER) follows a heading of 316° (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 Jersey Airport (JER) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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