KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
2,025 km
1,258 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,025 km
1,258 mi / 1,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
267°
west

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KAT SYD
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KAT SYD
ICAO Code NZKT YSSY
City Kaitaia Sydney
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 270 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,025 kilometers (1,258 miles / 1,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Kaitaia, it's 01:00 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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