BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
8,640 km
5,369 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,640 km
5,369 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

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BTC SYD
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code BTC SYD
ICAO Code VCCB YSSY
City Batticaloa Sydney
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 20 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,640 kilometers (5,369 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka 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 20:14 in Batticaloa, it's 01:44 in Sydney. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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