KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
11,047 km
6,864 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,047 km
6,864 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
137°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

KIM SYD
Airport Name Kimberley Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KIM SYD
ICAO Code FAKM YSSY
City Kimberley Sydney
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,950 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -28.800000, 24.770000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kimberley (KIM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,047 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 South Africa 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 23:51 in Kimberley, it's 07:51 in Sydney. With a 8-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 3,929 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Kimberley Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kimberley (KIM) follows a heading of 226° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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