Airport Comparison
Mount Isa (ISA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) in Mount Isa, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 1,872 kilometers (1,164 miles / 1,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.
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 a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 14:44 in Mount Isa, it's 15:44 in Sydney.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,100 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Mount Isa Airport.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Mount Isa (ISA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.