KEU
Keekorok
Kenya
12,267 km
7,622 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,267 km
7,622 mi / 6,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
127°
southeast

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KEU SYD
Airport Name Keekorok Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KEU SYD
ICAO Code HKKE YSSY
City Keekorok Sydney
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,800 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.580000, 35.250000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Keekorok (KEU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keekorok Airport (KEU) in Keekorok, Kenya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,267 kilometers (7,622 miles / 6,623 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 Kenya 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 23:46 in Keekorok, it's 07:46 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 5,779 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Keekorok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Keekorok (KEU) 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 Keekorok Airport (KEU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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