PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
5,865 km
3,644 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,865 km
3,644 mi / 3,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
234°
southwest

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PYE SYD
Airport Name Tongareva Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PYE SYD
ICAO Code NCPY YSSY
City Penrhyn Island Sydney
Country CK Australia
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Australia/Sydney
Elevation 8 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -9.010000, -158.030000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,865 kilometers (3,644 miles / 3,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 CK with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Penrhyn Island, it's 19:16 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) follows a heading of 74° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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