EKN
Elkins
United States
15,474 km
9,615 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,474 km
9,615 mi / 8,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

EKN SYD
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EKN SYD
ICAO Code KEKN YSSY
City Elkins Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,987 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Elkins (EKN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,474 kilometers (9,615 miles / 8,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 10:13 in Elkins, it's 02:13 in Sydney. With a 16-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 1,966 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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