SYD
Sydney
Australia
8,338 km
5,181 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,338 km
5,181 mi / 4,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD YNY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code SYD YNY
ICAO Code YSSY RKNY
City Sydney Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Australia South Korea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Seoul
Elevation 21 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 38.060000, 128.670000

Sydney (SYD) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,338 kilometers (5,181 miles / 4,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 South Korea. 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 12:39 in Sydney, it's 10:39 in Sokcho / Gangneung.

The return flight from Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 161° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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