SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,498 km
10,251 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
16,498 km
10,251 mi / 8,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD ZUM
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code SYD ZUM
ICAO Code YSSY CZUM
City Sydney Churchill Falls
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Halifax
Elevation 21 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 53.560000, -64.110000

Sydney (SYD) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 16,498 kilometers (10,251 miles / 8,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 11:07 in Sydney, it's 20:07 in Churchill Falls. With a 15-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 1,421 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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