SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,384 km
10,180 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
16,384 km
10,180 mi / 8,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD XLW
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code SYD XLW
ICAO Code YSSY EDWD
City Sydney Lemwerder
Country Australia Germany
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Berlin
Elevation 21 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 53.140000, 8.620000

Sydney (SYD) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 16,384 kilometers (10,180 miles / 8,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Sydney, it's 09:07 in Lemwerder. With a 10-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 Lemwerder (XLW) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 Lemwerder Airport (XLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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