KEL
Kiel
Germany
16,241 km
10,092 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,241 km
10,092 mi / 8,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
69°
east northeast

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KEL SYD
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KEL SYD
ICAO Code EDHK YSSY
City Kiel Sydney
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Sydney
Elevation 102 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kiel (KEL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,241 kilometers (10,092 miles / 8,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Kiel, it's 20:52 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 Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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