# Distance from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Sydney (SYD)

> 5,865 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,865 km / 3,644 mi / 3,167 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 234° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 74° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → Australia
- **Time difference**: +20h (When it's 17:39 in Penrhyn Island, it's 13:39 in Sydney)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (SYD is higher than PYE)

## Airports

### [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Penrhyn Island, CK
- ICAO: NCPY
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -9.010000, -158.030000
- Elevation: 8 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:39 in Penrhyn Island, it's 13:39 in Sydney.
With a 20-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)