The flight distance from Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,633 kilometers (2,257 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 18:37 in Illaga-Papua Island, it's 20:37 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,286 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Illaga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) follows a heading of 334° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.