SYD
Sydney
Australia
13,163 km
8,179 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
13,163 km
8,179 mi / 7,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
60°
east northeast

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SYD WPO
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code SYD WPO
ICAO Code YSSY K7V2
City Sydney Paonia
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Denver
Elevation 21 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 38.830000, -107.650000

Sydney (SYD) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 13,163 kilometers (8,179 miles / 7,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 19:15 in Sydney, it's 01:15 in Paonia. 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 5,767 feet between the two airports. North Fork Valley 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 Paonia (WPO) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 248° (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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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