OPF
Miami
United States
15,025 km
9,336 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,025 km
9,336 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
247°
west southwest

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OPF SYD
Airport Name Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code OPF SYD
ICAO Code KOPF YSSY
City Miami Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 8 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 25.900000, -80.300000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Miami (OPF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) in Miami, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,025 kilometers (9,336 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 United States 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 18:04 in Miami, it's 10:04 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 Miami (OPF) follows a heading of 86° (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 Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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