SYD
Sydney
Australia
18,324 km
11,386 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
18,324 km
11,386 mi / 9,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
231°
southwest

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SYD VIL
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code SYD VIL
ICAO Code YSSY GMMH
City Sydney Dakhla
Country Australia EH
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 21 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 23.720000, -15.930000

Sydney (SYD) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 18,324 kilometers (11,386 miles / 9,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Sydney, it's 20:01 in Dakhla. With a 10-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 Dakhla (VIL) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 135° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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