SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,427 km
9,586 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
15,427 km
9,586 mi / 8,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YXU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport London Airport
IATA Code SYD YXU
ICAO Code YSSY CYXU
City Sydney London
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Toronto
Elevation 21 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 43.040000, -81.150000

Sydney (SYD) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 15,427 kilometers (9,586 miles / 8,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 19:05 in Sydney, it's 03:05 in London. 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.

The return flight from London (YXU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 265° (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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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