HCM
Eil
Somalia
11,546 km
7,174 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,546 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HCM SYD
Airport Name Eil Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code HCM SYD
ICAO Code HCME YSSY
City Eil Sydney
Country Somalia Australia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 812 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Eil (HCM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,546 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Eil, it's 10:32 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 270° (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 Eil Airport (HCM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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