KKD
Kokoda
Papua New Guinea
2,810 km
1,746 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,810 km
1,746 mi / 1,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

KKD SYD
Airport Name Kokoda Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KKD SYD
ICAO Code AYKO YSSY
City Kokoda Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,240 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -8.880000, 147.730000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kokoda (KKD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,810 kilometers (1,746 miles / 1,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Kokoda, it's 08:51 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,219 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Kokoda Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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