KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
17,514 km
10,882 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
17,514 km
10,882 mi / 9,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
145°
southeast

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KED SYD
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KED SYD
ICAO Code GQNK YSSY
City Kaedi Sydney
Country Mauritania Australia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Australia/Sydney
Elevation 66 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kaedi (KED) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 17,514 kilometers (10,882 miles / 9,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Mauritania 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 16:08 in Kaedi, it's 03:08 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 Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 222° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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