The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 12,607 kilometers (7,834 miles / 6,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 20:34 in Sydney, it's 03:34 in Faro. 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 2,330 feet between the two airports. Faro Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 241° (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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.