CPA
Harper
Liberia
16,069 km
9,985 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,069 km
9,985 mi / 8,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CPA SYD
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CPA SYD
ICAO Code GLCP YSSY
City Harper Sydney
Country Liberia Australia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Australia/Sydney
Elevation 20 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Harper (CPA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,069 kilometers (9,985 miles / 8,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Liberia 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 16:05 in Harper, it's 03:05 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (SYD) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 218° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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