GMT
Granite Mountain
United States
11,780 km
7,320 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Anchorage
Heading
220°
southwest

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GMT SYD
Airport Name Granite Mountain Air Station Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GMT SYD
ICAO Code PAGZ YSSY
City Granite Mountain Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,313 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 65.400000, -161.300000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Granite Mountain (GMT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 03:36 in Granite Mountain, it's 23:36 in Sydney. With a 20-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 1,292 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Granite Mountain Air Station.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Granite Mountain (GMT) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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