AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
13,427 km
8,343 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,427 km
8,343 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Guatemala
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ SYD
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SYD
ICAO Code MGQZ YSSY
City Quezaltenango Sydney
Country Guatemala Australia
Timezone America/Guatemala Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,779 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,427 kilometers (8,343 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Guatemala with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Quezaltenango, it's 07:27 in Sydney. 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 7,758 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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