AIO
Atlantic
United States
14,269 km
8,866 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,269 km
8,866 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AIO SYD
Airport Name Atlantic Municipal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code AIO SYD
ICAO Code KAIO YSSY
City Atlantic Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,165 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.400000, -95.050000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Atlantic (AIO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) in Atlantic, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,269 kilometers (8,866 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 United States 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 08:29 in Atlantic, it's 01:29 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 1,144 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Atlantic Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Atlantic (AIO) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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