RPA
Rolpa
Nepal
9,980 km
6,201 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
9,980 km
6,201 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

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RPA SYD
Airport Name Rolpa Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RPA SYD
ICAO Code VNRP YSSY
City Rolpa Sydney
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,100 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 28.270000, 82.770000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rolpa (RPA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rolpa Airport (RPA) in Rolpa, Nepal to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 9,980 kilometers (6,201 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Nepal 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 12:50 in Rolpa, it's 18:05 in Sydney. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,079 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Rolpa Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rolpa (RPA) follows a heading of 305° (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 Rolpa Airport (RPA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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