SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,572 km
9,055 miles
YEK
Arviat
Canada
Distance
14,572 km
9,055 mi / 7,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YEK
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Arviat Airport
IATA Code SYD YEK
ICAO Code YSSY CYEK
City Sydney Arviat
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Winnipeg
Elevation 21 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 61.090000, -94.070000

Sydney (SYD) to Arviat (YEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Arviat Airport (YEK) in Arviat, Canada is 14,572 kilometers (9,055 miles / 7,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 19:01 in Sydney, it's 02:01 in Arviat. 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 Arviat (YEK) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 273° (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 Arviat Airport (YEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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