Airport Comparison
| SYD | YYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Swift Current Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | YYN |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | CYYN |
| City | Sydney | Swift Current |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 2,680 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 50.290000, -107.690000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Swift Current (YYN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Swift Current Airport (YYN) in Swift Current, Canada is 13,581 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 12:26 in Sydney, it's 19:26 in Swift Current. 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 2,659 feet between the two airports. Swift Current Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The return flight from Swift Current (YYN) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 254° (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 Swift Current Airport (YYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.