RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
13,572 km
8,433 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

RAE SYD
Airport Name Arar Domestic Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RAE SYD
ICAO Code OERR YSSY
City Arar Sydney
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,813 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 30.910000, 41.140000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Arar (RAE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Arar, it's 23:21 in Sydney. With a 7-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 1,792 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Arar Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Arar (RAE) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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