The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Ekati Airport (YOA) in Ekati, Canada is 13,760 kilometers (8,550 miles / 7,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 18:27 in Sydney, it's 02:27 in Ekati. 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 1,515 feet between the two airports. Ekati Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Ekati (YOA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 261° (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 Ekati Airport (YOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.