RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
11,692 km
7,265 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,692 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

RCU SYD
Airport Name Area De Material Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RCU SYD
ICAO Code SAOC YSSY
City Rio Cuarto Sydney
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,380 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -33.090000, -64.260000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,692 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Argentina 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 18:13 in Rio Cuarto, it's 07:13 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 1,359 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Area De Material Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) follows a heading of 150° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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