ALU
Alula
Somalia
11,701 km
7,270 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,701 km
7,270 mi / 6,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALU SYD
Airport Name Alula Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ALU SYD
ICAO Code HCMA YSSY
City Alula Sydney
Country Somalia Australia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Alula (ALU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,701 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:27 in Alula, it's 17:27 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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