The flight distance from El Tuqui Airport (OVL) in Ovalle, Chile to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,577 kilometers (7,194 miles / 6,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Chile with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Ovalle, it's 15:27 in Sydney. With a 14-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 1,079 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than El Tuqui Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ovalle (OVL) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Tuqui Airport (OVL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.