Airport Comparison
| ROY | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Rio Mayo Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | ROY | SYD |
| ICAO Code | SAWM | YSSY |
| City | Rio Mayo | Sydney |
| Country | Argentina | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Catamarca | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 1,784 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -45.700000, -70.250000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Rio Mayo (ROY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,229 kilometers (6,356 miles / 5,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.
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 06:54 in Rio Mayo, it's 20:54 in Sydney. With a 14-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 1,763 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Rio Mayo Airport.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rio Mayo (ROY) follows a heading of 152° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.