PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
15,042 km
9,347 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,042 km
9,347 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bahia
Heading
194°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

PNZ SYD
Airport Name Senador Nilo Coelho Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PNZ SYD
ICAO Code SBPL YSSY
City Petrolina Sydney
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Bahia Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,263 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -9.360000, -40.570000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Petrolina (PNZ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,042 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Brazil 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 20:51 in Petrolina, it's 09:51 in Sydney. With a 13-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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Senador Nilo Coelho Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Petrolina (PNZ) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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