The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 12,549 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United States. 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 09:31 in Sydney, it's 16:31 in Yakima. 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 1,078 feet between the two airports. Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 244° (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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.