The flight distance from Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,676 kilometers (8,498 miles / 7,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 DR Congo 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 03:17 in Nkolo Fuma, it's 13:17 in Sydney. With a 10-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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Nkolo Fuma Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.