SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
12,353 km
7,676 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,353 km
7,676 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
120°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

SHW SYD
Airport Name Sharurah Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SHW SYD
ICAO Code OESH YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,363 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 17.470000, 47.120000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,353 kilometers (7,676 miles / 6,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 17:53 in Sharurah Airport, it's 00:53 in Sydney. With a 7-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 2,342 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sharurah Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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