LKN
Leknes
Norway
15,374 km
9,553 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,374 km
9,553 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LKN SYD
Airport Name Leknes Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LKN SYD
ICAO Code ENLK YSSY
City Leknes Sydney
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 78 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 68.150000, 13.610000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Leknes (LKN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,374 kilometers (9,553 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Norway with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Leknes, it's 12:51 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Leknes (LKN) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leknes Airport (LKN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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