ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
15,205 km
9,448 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,205 km
9,448 mi / 8,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Detroit
Heading
262°
west

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ARB SYD
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ARB SYD
ICAO Code KARB YSSY
City Ann Arbor Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Detroit Australia/Sydney
Elevation 839 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,205 kilometers (9,448 miles / 8,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 13:27 in Ann Arbor, it's 05:27 in Sydney. With a 16-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 Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 62° (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 Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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