The flight distance from Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,619 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Botswana 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 22:08 in Orapa Airport, it's 07:08 in Sydney. With a 9-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 3,079 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Orapa Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Orapa Airport (ORP) follows a heading of 231° (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 Orapa Airport (ORP) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.