EVW
Evanston
United States
13,002 km
8,079 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Denver
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EVW SYD
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code EVW SYD
ICAO Code KEVW YSSY
City Evanston Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,143 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Evanston (EVW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 08:30 in Evanston, it's 02:30 in Sydney. With a 18-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 7,122 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Evanston (EVW) follows a heading of 57° (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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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