Airport Comparison
| SYD | TFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Tenerife South Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | TFS |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | GCTS |
| City | Sydney | Tenerife Island |
| Country | Australia | Spain |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | Atlantic/Canary |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 209 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 28.040000, -16.570000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 18,677 kilometers (11,605 miles / 10,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 Spain. 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 16:15 in Sydney, it's 05:15 in Tenerife Island. 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 Tenerife Island (TFS) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.