The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 13,943 kilometers (8,664 miles / 7,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Sydney, it's 20:39 in Tres Esquinas. 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 227° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.