BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
12,630 km
7,848 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,630 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
125°
southeast

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BCO SYD
Airport Name Baco Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BCO SYD
ICAO Code HABC YSSY
City Baco Sydney
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.780000, 36.560000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Baco (BCO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,630 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Ethiopia 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 02:30 in Baco, it's 10:30 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 Baco (BCO) follows a heading of 261° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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