CBB
Cochabamba
Bolivia
13,067 km
8,119 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,067 km
8,119 mi / 7,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/La_Paz
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CBB SYD
Airport Name Jorge Wilsterman International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CBB SYD
ICAO Code SLCB YSSY
City Cochabamba Sydney
Country Bolivia Australia
Timezone America/La_Paz Australia/Sydney
Elevation 8,360 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -17.420000, -66.180000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Cochabamba (CBB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,067 kilometers (8,119 miles / 7,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Cochabamba, it's 06:15 in Sydney. With a 15-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 8,339 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Jorge Wilsterman International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Cochabamba (CBB) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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