The flight distance from Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,170 kilometers (6,941 miles / 6,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Lime Acres, it's 07:45 in Sydney. With a 8-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 4,879 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lime Acres (LMR) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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