SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,402 km
9,570 miles
TBI
Cat Island
Bahamas
Distance
15,402 km
9,570 mi / 8,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
91°
east

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SYD TBI
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport New Bight Airport
IATA Code SYD TBI
ICAO Code YSSY MYCB
City Sydney Cat Island
Country Australia Bahamas
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Nassau
Elevation 21 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 24.320000, -75.450000

Sydney (SYD) to Cat Island (TBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to New Bight Airport (TBI) in Cat Island, Bahamas is 15,402 kilometers (9,570 miles / 8,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Australia with Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Sydney, it's 03:02 in Cat Island. With a 16-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 Cat Island (TBI) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 New Bight Airport (TBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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