JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
11,981 km
7,445 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,981 km
7,445 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JRO SYD
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JRO SYD
ICAO Code HTKJ YSSY
City Arusha Sydney
Country Tanzania Australia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,932 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Arusha (JRO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:47 in Arusha, it's 19:47 in Sydney. With a 8-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 2,911 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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