HUQ
Hon Airport
Libya
15,769 km
9,799 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,769 km
9,799 mi / 8,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HUQ SYD
Airport Name Hon Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code HUQ SYD
ICAO Code HLON YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Libya Australia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Australia/Sydney
Elevation 919 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 29.110000, 15.970000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Hon Airport (HUQ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hon Airport (HUQ) in Hon Airport, Libya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,769 kilometers (9,799 miles / 8,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Libya 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 01:57 in Hon Airport, it's 10:57 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 Hon Airport (HUQ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Hon Airport (HUQ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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