NAY
Beijing
China
8,944 km
5,557 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,944 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NAY SYD
Airport Name Beijing Nanyuan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NAY SYD
ICAO Code ZBNY YSSY
City Beijing Sydney
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.780000, 116.390000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Beijing (NAY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,944 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Beijing, it's 18:38 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Beijing (NAY) follows a heading of 334° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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