PHX
Phoenix
United States
4,570 km
2,840 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
4,570 km
2,840 mi / 2,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Phoenix
Heading
56°
northeast

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PHX YQY
Airport Name Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code PHX YQY
ICAO Code KPHX CYQY
City Phoenix Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 1,135 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 33.430000, -112.010000 46.160000, -60.050000

Phoenix (PHX) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 4,570 kilometers (2,840 miles / 2,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Phoenix, it's 02:01 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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