FAU
Fahud
Oman
11,784 km
7,322 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,784 km
7,322 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
121°
east southeast

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FAU SYD
Airport Name Fahud Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FAU SYD
ICAO Code OOFD YSSY
City Fahud Sydney
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Sydney
Elevation 552 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Fahud (FAU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,784 kilometers (7,322 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Oman with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Fahud, it's 01:51 in Sydney. With a 7-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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