The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 13,889 kilometers (8,630 miles / 7,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 17:08 in Sydney, it's 00:08 in Key Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,658 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) 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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.