PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
12,848 km
7,984 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,848 km
7,984 mi / 6,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PAF SYD
Airport Name Pakuba Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PAF SYD
ICAO Code HUPA YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Uganda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 2.200000, 31.550000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,848 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Uganda 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 07:29 in Pakuba Airport, it's 15:29 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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