LAM
Los Alamos
United States
13,149 km
8,170 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,149 km
8,170 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAM SYD
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LAM SYD
ICAO Code KLAM YSSY
City Los Alamos Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,171 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,149 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 04:30 in Los Alamos, it's 22:30 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 7,150 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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