JGN
Jiayuguan
China
9,837 km
6,113 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
9,837 km
6,113 mi / 5,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JGN SYD
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JGN SYD
ICAO Code ZLJQ YSSY
City Jiayuguan Sydney
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 9,837 kilometers (6,113 miles / 5,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 China 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 00:35 in Jiayuguan, it's 03:35 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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