SYD
Sydney
Australia
11,702 km
7,271 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
11,702 km
7,271 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SYD UKA
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code SYD UKA
ICAO Code YSSY HKUK
City Sydney Ukunda
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Sydney (SYD) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 11,702 kilometers (7,271 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Kenya. 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 09:16 in Sydney, it's 01:16 in Ukunda. With a 8-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 Ukunda (UKA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 127° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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