BWU
Sydney
Australia
15,039 km
9,345 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
15,039 km
9,345 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
86°
east

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BWU MIA
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code BWU MIA
ICAO Code YSBK KMIA
City Sydney Miami
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/New_York
Elevation 29 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 25.800000, -80.290000

Sydney (BWU) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 15,039 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in Sydney, it's 03:59 in Miami. 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 Miami (MIA) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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