FAE
Vagar
FO
16,540 km
10,278 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,540 km
10,278 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
36°
northeast

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FAE SYD
Airport Name Vagar Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FAE SYD
ICAO Code EKVG YSSY
City Vagar Sydney
Country FO Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe Australia/Sydney
Elevation 280 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Vagar (FAE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,540 kilometers (10,278 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 FO with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Vagar, it's 02:31 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 Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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