The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 12,248 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Argentina. 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 22:35 in Sydney, it's 08:35 in San Miguel de Tucuman. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 212° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.