SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,250 km
10,097 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
16,250 km
10,097 mi / 8,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

SYD WAX
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code SYD WAX
ICAO Code YSSY HLZW
City Sydney Zuwara
Country Australia Libya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 32.950000, 12.020000

Sydney (SYD) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 16,250 kilometers (10,097 miles / 8,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Libya. 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 21:06 in Sydney, it's 12:06 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 103° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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