JHW
Jamestown
United States
15,571 km
9,676 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,571 km
9,676 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

JHW SYD
Airport Name Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JHW SYD
ICAO Code KJHW YSSY
City Jamestown Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,723 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.150000, -79.260000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Jamestown (JHW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,571 kilometers (9,676 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Jamestown, it's 18:01 in Sydney. With a 16-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 1,702 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Jamestown (JHW) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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