Airport Comparison
| SJJ | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sarajevo International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | SJJ | SYD |
| ICAO Code | LQSA | YSSY |
| City | Sarajevo | Sydney |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Australia |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 1,708 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.820000, 18.330000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Sarajevo (SJJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,849 kilometers (9,848 miles / 8,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Sarajevo, it's 19:04 in Sydney. With a 10-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 1,687 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sarajevo International Airport.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sarajevo (SJJ) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.