# Distance from Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) to Sydney (SYD)

> 17,104 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,104 km / 10,628 mi / 9,235 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 81° (east)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (France) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 10:33 in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, it's 18:33 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 123 ft (SYD is lower than PGF)

## Airports

### [Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pgf-perpignanrivesaltes-perpignan-rivesaltes-llabanere-airport/1ef266df-4aaf-6d9c-8e76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Perpignan/Rivesaltes, France
- ICAO: LFMP
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 42.740000, 2.870000
- Elevation: 144 ft

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:33 in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, it's 18:33 in Sydney.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pgf-perpignanrivesaltes-perpignan-rivesaltes-llabanere-airport/1ef266df-4aaf-6d9c-8e76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)