KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
3,110 km
1,932 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,110 km
1,932 mi / 1,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
188°
south

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KIE SYD
Airport Name Aropa Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KIE SYD
ICAO Code AYIQ YSSY
City Kieta Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Australia/Sydney
Elevation 10 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kieta (KIE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,110 kilometers (1,932 miles / 1,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 00:05 in Kieta, it's 00:05 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 10° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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