SYD
Sydney
Australia
7,472 km
4,643 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
7,472 km
4,643 mi / 4,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20.5h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

SYD UAP
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code SYD UAP
ICAO Code YSSY NTMP
City Sydney Ua Pou
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 21 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Sydney (SYD) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 7,472 kilometers (4,643 miles / 4,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Sydney, it's 11:20 in Ua Pou. With a 20.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 237° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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