Airport Comparison
| OBS | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | OBS | SYD |
| ICAO Code | LFHO | YSSY |
| City | Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional | Sydney |
| Country | France | Australia |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 923 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.540000, 4.370000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, France to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,950 kilometers (10,532 miles / 9,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 79°.
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 France with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional, it's 19:29 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.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Aubenas/Ardeche Meridional (OBS) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Aubenas-Ardeche Meridional Airport (OBS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.