The flight distance from North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,809 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 12:57 in North Platte, it's 05:57 in Sydney. With a 17-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 2,756 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to North Platte (LBF) follows a heading of 60° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.