CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
10,919 km
6,785 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
10,919 km
6,785 mi / 5,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CVH SYD
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code CVH SYD
ICAO Code SAHE YSSY
City Lafontaine Sydney
Country Argentina Australia
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,435 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 10,919 kilometers (6,785 miles / 5,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Argentina 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 15:55 in Lafontaine, it's 05:55 in Sydney. With a 14-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 5,414 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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