PAM
Panama City
United States
14,715 km
9,143 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,715 km
9,143 mi / 7,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
250°
west southwest

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PAM SYD
Airport Name Tyndall Afb Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PAM SYD
ICAO Code KPAM YSSY
City Panama City Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 17 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 30.070000, -85.570000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Panama City (PAM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tyndall Afb Airport (PAM) in Panama City, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,715 kilometers (9,143 miles / 7,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 05:02 in Panama City, it's 21:02 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 Panama City (PAM) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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