SYD
Sydney
Australia
13,406 km
8,330 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD WBU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code SYD WBU
ICAO Code YSSY KBDU
City Sydney Boulder
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 40.040000, -105.230000

Sydney (SYD) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Sydney, it's 17:32 in Boulder. With a 18-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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Boulder (WBU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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