FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
16,499 km
10,252 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,499 km
10,252 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
74°
east northeast

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FRA SYD
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FRA SYD
ICAO Code EDDF YSSY
City Frankfurt am Main Sydney
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Sydney
Elevation 364 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,499 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 16:51 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 312° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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