CIG
Craig
United States
13,243 km
8,229 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,243 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
249°
west southwest

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CIG SYD
Airport Name Craig-Moffat Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CIG SYD
ICAO Code KCAG YSSY
City Craig Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,198 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 40.500000, -107.520000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Craig (CIG) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) in Craig, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,243 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Craig, it's 04:32 in Sydney. With a 18-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 6,177 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Craig-Moffat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Craig (CIG) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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