DNS
Denison
United States
14,259 km
8,860 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,259 km
8,860 mi / 7,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DNS SYD
Airport Name Denison Municipal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code DNS SYD
ICAO Code KDNS YSSY
City Denison Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,274 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -95.380000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Denison (DNS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,259 kilometers (8,860 miles / 7,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 15:07 in Denison, it's 08:07 in Sydney. With a 17-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 1,253 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Denison Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Denison (DNS) follows a heading of 60° (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 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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