SYD
Sydney
Australia
11,989 km
7,450 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
11,989 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
222°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

SYD SZM
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code SYD SZM
ICAO Code YSSY FYSS
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia Namibia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 21 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Sydney (SYD) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,989 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Sydney, it's 20:10 in Sesriem Airstrip. With a 8-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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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