HEW
Athens
Greece
15,325 km
9,523 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,325 km
9,523 mi / 8,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Athens
Heading
101°
east

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HEW SYD
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code HEW SYD
ICAO Code LGAT YSSY
City Athens Sydney
Country Greece Australia
Timezone Europe/Athens Australia/Sydney
Elevation 69 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Athens (HEW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,325 kilometers (9,523 miles / 8,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Greece 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 14:54 in Athens, it's 23:54 in Sydney. With a 9-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 Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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