GAN
Gan
Maldives
8,862 km
5,506 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,862 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GAN SYD
Airport Name Gan International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GAN SYD
ICAO Code VRMG YSSY
City Gan Sydney
Country Maldives Australia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Gan (GAN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,862 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Maldives 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 16:57 in Gan, it's 22:57 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gan International Airport (GAN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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