KQA
Akutan
United States
10,636 km
6,609 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Nome
Heading
215°
southwest

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KQA SYD
Airport Name Akutan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KQA SYD
ICAO Code PAUT YSSY
City Akutan Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Nome Australia/Sydney
Elevation 129 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Akutan (KQA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in Akutan, it's 20:21 in Sydney. With a 20-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 Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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