SYD
Sydney
Australia
13,204 km
8,205 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
13,204 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YDC
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code SYD YDC
ICAO Code YSSY CER3
City Sydney Drayton Valley
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 53.270000, -114.960000

Sydney (SYD) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 13,204 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Canada. 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 10:29 in Sydney, it's 16:29 in Drayton Valley. 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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 251° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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