KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
3,488 km
2,168 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,488 km
2,168 mi / 1,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

KVG SYD
Airport Name Kavieng Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KVG SYD
ICAO Code AYKV YSSY
City Kavieng Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 150.810000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kavieng (KVG) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,488 kilometers (2,168 miles / 1,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 21:03 in Kavieng, it's 22:03 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kavieng (KVG) follows a heading of 359° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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