EMN
Nema
Mauritania
17,131 km
10,645 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,131 km
10,645 mi / 9,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
136°
southeast

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EMN SYD
Airport Name Nema Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EMN SYD
ICAO Code GQNI YSSY
City Nema Sydney
Country Mauritania Australia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Australia/Sydney
Elevation 751 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nema (EMN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,131 kilometers (10,645 miles / 9,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Mauritania 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 18:07 in Nema, it's 05:07 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 Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 233° (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 Nema Airport (EMN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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