SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,532 km
10,273 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
16,532 km
10,273 mi / 8,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
355°
north

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SYD SYK
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code SYD SYK
ICAO Code YSSY BIST
City Sydney Stykkisholmur
Country Australia Iceland
Timezone Australia/Sydney Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 21 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 65.060000, -22.790000

Sydney (SYD) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 16,532 kilometers (10,273 miles / 8,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Sydney, it's 06:00 in Stykkisholmur. With a 11-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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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