HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
14,895 km
9,256 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,895 km
9,256 mi / 8,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HFT SYD
Airport Name Hammerfest Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code HFT SYD
ICAO Code ENHF YSSY
City Hammerfest Sydney
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 266 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 70.680000, 23.670000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Hammerfest (HFT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,895 kilometers (9,256 miles / 8,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Norway 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 21:27 in Hammerfest, it's 07:27 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Hammerfest (HFT) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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