SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,080 km
9,992 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
16,080 km
9,992 mi / 8,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
233°
southwest

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SYD TML
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code SYD TML
ICAO Code YSSY DGLE
City Sydney Tamale
Country Australia Ghana
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Accra
Elevation 21 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 9.560000, -0.860000

Sydney (SYD) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 16,080 kilometers (9,992 miles / 8,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Ghana. 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 18:57 in Sydney, it's 07:57 in Tamale. 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 Tamale (TML) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 138° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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