# Distance from La Rochelle/Ile de Re (LRH) to Sydney (SYD)

> 17,320 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,320 km / 10,762 mi / 9,352 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 70° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (France) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 07:05 in La Rochelle/Ile de Re, it's 15:05 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 53 ft (SYD is lower than LRH)

## Airports

### [La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrh-la-rochelleile-de-re-la-rochelle-ile-de-re-airport/1ef266df-46c0-656a-964b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: La Rochelle/Ile de Re, France
- ICAO: LFBH
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 46.180000, -1.200000
- Elevation: 74 ft

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:05 in La Rochelle/Ile de Re, it's 15:05 in Sydney.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrh-la-rochelleile-de-re-la-rochelle-ile-de-re-airport/1ef266df-46c0-656a-964b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)