LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,030 km
3,126 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
5,030 km
3,126 mi / 2,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
56°
northeast

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LAX YQY
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code LAX YQY
ICAO Code KLAX CYQY
City Los Angeles Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 128 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 46.160000, -60.050000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 5,030 kilometers (3,126 miles / 2,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Los Angeles, it's 03:00 in Sydney. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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