# Distance from Sydney (SYD) to Westray (WRY)

> 16,615 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,615 km / 10,324 mi / 8,971 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 334° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 17:31 in Sydney, it's 08:31 in Westray)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (WRY is higher than SYD)

## Airports

### [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sydney, Australia
- ICAO: YSSY
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates: -33.950000, 151.180000
- Elevation: 21 ft

### [Westray Airport (WRY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wry-westray-westray-airport/1ef266de-c3a6-6260-a281-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Westray, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGEW
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 59.350000, -2.950000
- Elevation: 29 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:31 in Sydney, it's 08:31 in Westray.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/syd-sydney-sydney-kingsford-smith-international-airport/1ef266e0-1982-6f84-a5a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Westray Airport (WRY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wry-westray-westray-airport/1ef266de-c3a6-6260-a281-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)