KDC
Kandi
Benin
15,915 km
9,889 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KDC SYD
Airport Name Kandi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KDC SYD
ICAO Code DBBK YSSY
City Kandi Sydney
Country Benin Australia
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 951 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kandi (KDC) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:53 in Kandi, it's 20:53 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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