SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,282 km
9,496 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
15,282 km
9,496 mi / 8,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD VAA
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code SYD VAA
ICAO Code YSSY EFVA
City Sydney Vaasa
Country Australia Finland
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 21 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 63.050000, 21.760000

Sydney (SYD) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 15,282 kilometers (9,496 miles / 8,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Sydney, it's 16:37 in Vaasa. With a 9-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 Vaasa (VAA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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