The flight distance from Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,674 kilometers (8,497 miles / 7,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 00:36 in Barbacena, it's 13:36 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 3,636 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Barbacena (QAK) 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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.