JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
16,566 km
10,293 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,566 km
10,293 mi / 8,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nuuk
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JFR SYD
Airport Name Paamiut Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JFR SYD
ICAO Code BGPT YSSY
City Paamiut Sydney
Country Greenland Australia
Timezone America/Nuuk Australia/Sydney
Elevation 120 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 62.010000, -49.670000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Paamiut (JFR) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,566 kilometers (10,293 miles / 8,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Greenland 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 08:54 in Paamiut, it's 21:54 in Sydney. With a 13-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 Paamiut (JFR) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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