The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 16,354 kilometers (10,162 miles / 8,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Algeria. 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 20:08 in Sydney, it's 10:08 in Illizi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,757 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.