RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
4,050 km
2,516 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
4,050 km
2,516 mi / 2,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

RDE SYD
Airport Name Merdei Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RDE SYD
ICAO Code WASM YSSY
City Merdei-Papua Island Sydney
Country Indonesia Australia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Australia/Sydney
Elevation 425 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.580000, 133.330000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 4,050 kilometers (2,516 miles / 2,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Indonesia 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 17:16 in Merdei-Papua Island, it's 19:16 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Merdei Airport (RDE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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