GRZ
Graz
Austria
16,062 km
9,981 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,062 km
9,981 mi / 8,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
85°
east

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GRZ SYD
Airport Name Graz Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code GRZ SYD
ICAO Code LOWG YSSY
City Graz Sydney
Country Austria Australia
Timezone Europe/Vienna Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,115 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 46.990000, 15.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Graz (GRZ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graz Airport (GRZ) in Graz, Austria to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,062 kilometers (9,981 miles / 8,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Austria 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 04:33 in Graz, it's 14:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,094 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Graz Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Graz (GRZ) follows a heading of 305° (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 Graz Airport (GRZ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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