INL
International Falls
United States
14,552 km
9,042 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,552 km
9,042 mi / 7,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

INL SYD
Airport Name Falls International/Einarson Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code INL SYD
ICAO Code KINL YSSY
City International Falls Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,184 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 48.570000, -93.400000 -33.950000, 151.180000

International Falls (INL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) in International Falls, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,552 kilometers (9,042 miles / 7,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in International Falls, it's 10:38 in Sydney. With a 17-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 1,163 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Falls International/Einarson Field.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to International Falls (INL) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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