MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
13,313 km
8,273 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,313 km
8,273 mi / 7,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Juba
Heading
124°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MAK SYD
Airport Name Malakal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MAK SYD
ICAO Code HSSM YSSY
City Malakal Sydney
Country South Sudan Australia
Timezone Africa/Juba Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,291 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 9.560000, 31.650000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Malakal (MAK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,313 kilometers (8,273 miles / 7,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Sudan 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 16:41 in Malakal, it's 00:41 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 1,270 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Malakal Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Malakal (MAK) follows a heading of 261° (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 Malakal Airport (MAK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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