The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,850 kilometers (11,092 miles / 9,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Sao Filipe, it's 22:03 in Sydney. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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