DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
3,271 km
2,033 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,271 km
2,033 mi / 1,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DCN SYD
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code DCN SYD
ICAO Code YCIN YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Sydney
Elevation 300 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 -33.950000, 151.180000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,271 kilometers (2,033 miles / 1,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 02:29 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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