The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) in Kirkland Lake, Canada is 15,538 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 10:09 in Sydney, it's 18:09 in Kirkland Lake. With a 16-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 1,136 feet between the two airports. Kirkland Lake Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkland Lake (YKX) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 271° (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 Kirkland Lake Airport (YKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.