NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
12,224 km
7,596 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,224 km
7,596 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
120°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

NQZ SYD
Airport Name Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NQZ SYD
ICAO Code UACC YSSY
City Astana Sydney
Country Kazakhstan Australia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,166 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 51.020000, 71.470000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Astana (NQZ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,224 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 08:24 in Astana, it's 13:24 in Sydney. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,145 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Astana (NQZ) follows a heading of 319° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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