KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
3,117 km
1,937 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,117 km
1,937 mi / 1,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

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KBM SYD
Airport Name Kabwum Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KBM SYD
ICAO Code AYKB YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,450 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kabwum (KBM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,117 kilometers (1,937 miles / 1,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Kabwum, it's 14:06 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,429 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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