KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
16,456 km
10,225 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,456 km
10,225 mi / 8,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nuuk
Heading
347°
north northwest

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KUS SYD
Airport Name Kulusuk Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KUS SYD
ICAO Code BGKK YSSY
City Kulusuk Sydney
Country Greenland Australia
Timezone America/Nuuk Australia/Sydney
Elevation 117 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -37.120000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kulusuk (KUS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,456 kilometers (10,225 miles / 8,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Greenland 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 01:49 in Kulusuk, it's 14:49 in Sydney. With a 13-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 Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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