NEG
Negril
Jamaica
14,833 km
9,217 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,833 km
9,217 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Jamaica
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NEG SYD
Airport Name Negril Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NEG SYD
ICAO Code MKNG YSSY
City Negril Sydney
Country Jamaica Australia
Timezone America/Jamaica Australia/Sydney
Elevation 9 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -78.330000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Negril (NEG) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,833 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:25 in Negril, it's 12:25 in Sydney. With a 16-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 Negril (NEG) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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