ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
12,463 km
7,744 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,463 km
7,744 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ASB SYD
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code ASB SYD
ICAO Code UTAA YSSY
City Ashgabat Sydney
Country Turkmenistan Australia
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Australia/Sydney
Elevation 692 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,463 kilometers (7,744 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Ashgabat, it's 13:36 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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