IIL
Ilam
Iran
13,235 km
8,224 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IIL SYD
Airport Name Ilam Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code IIL SYD
ICAO Code OICI YSSY
City Ilam Sydney
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,404 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 46.400000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ilam (IIL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Ilam, it's 06:43 in Sydney. With a 7.5-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 4,383 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Ilam Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ilam (IIL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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