SYD
Sydney
Australia
8,295 km
5,154 miles
YIH
Yichang
China
Distance
8,295 km
5,154 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD YIH
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Yichang Airport
IATA Code SYD YIH
ICAO Code YSSY ZHYC
City Sydney Yichang
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 30.560000, 111.480000

Sydney (SYD) to Yichang (YIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Yichang Airport (YIH) in Yichang, China is 8,295 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:17 in Sydney, it's 11:17 in Yichang. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yichang (YIH) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). 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 Yichang Airport (YIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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