SYD
Sydney
Australia
4,390 km
2,728 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
4,390 km
2,728 mi / 2,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD TBF
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code SYD TBF
ICAO Code YSSY NGTE
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia Kiribati
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 21 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Sydney (SYD) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 4,390 kilometers (2,728 miles / 2,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Sydney, it's 23:50 in Tabiteuea North Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 211° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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