KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
16,635 km
10,337 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,635 km
10,337 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KBS SYD
Airport Name Bo Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KBS SYD
ICAO Code GFBO YSSY
City Bo Sydney
Country Sierra Leone Australia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Australia/Sydney
Elevation 328 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Bo (KBS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,635 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 17:42 in Bo, it's 04:42 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 215° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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