Airport Comparison
| SYD | XES | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Grand Geneva Resort Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | XES |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | KC02 |
| City | Sydney | Lake Geneva |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 835 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 42.610000, -88.390000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Lake Geneva (XES) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES) in Lake Geneva, United States is 14,835 kilometers (9,218 miles / 8,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.
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 11:18 in Sydney, it's 18:18 in Lake Geneva. With a 17-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 Lake Geneva (XES) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Grand Geneva Resort Airport (XES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.