APA
Denver
United States
13,418 km
8,338 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,418 km
8,338 mi / 7,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

APA SYD
Airport Name Centennial Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code APA SYD
ICAO Code KAPA YSSY
City Denver Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,885 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.570000, -104.850000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Denver (APA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Centennial Airport (APA) in Denver, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,418 kilometers (8,338 miles / 7,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 11:07 in Denver, it's 05:07 in Sydney. With a 18-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 5,864 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Centennial Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Denver (APA) follows a heading of 60° (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 Centennial Airport (APA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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