BOP
Bouar
Central African Republic
14,489 km
9,003 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,489 km
9,003 mi / 7,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BOP SYD
Airport Name Bouar Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BOP SYD
ICAO Code FEFO YSSY
City Bouar Sydney
Country Central African Republic Australia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,360 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.960000, 15.640000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Bouar (BOP) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bouar Airport (BOP) in Bouar, Central African Republic to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,489 kilometers (9,003 miles / 7,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Central African Republic 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 06:53 in Bouar, it's 16:53 in Sydney. With a 10-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 3,339 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Bouar Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Bouar (BOP) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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