LAA
Lamar
United States
13,535 km
8,410 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,535 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
250°
west southwest

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LAA SYD
Airport Name Southeast Colorado Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LAA SYD
ICAO Code KLAA YSSY
City Lamar Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,706 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 38.070000, -102.690000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lamar (LAA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) in Lamar, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,535 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 15:28 in Lamar, it's 09:28 in Sydney. With a 18-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 3,685 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Southeast Colorado Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lamar (LAA) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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