AES
Ålesund
Norway
16,012 km
9,949 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,012 km
9,949 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AES SYD
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AES SYD
ICAO Code ENAL YSSY
City Ålesund Sydney
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 69 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ålesund (AES) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,012 kilometers (9,949 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Ålesund, it's 23:33 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Sydney (SYD) to Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Ålesund Airport (AES) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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