The flight distance from Koulamoutou Airport (KOU) in Koulamoutou, Gabon to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,203 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Gabon 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 05:50 in Koulamoutou, it's 15:50 in Sydney. With a 10-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 1,049 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Koulamoutou Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Koulamoutou (KOU) follows a heading of 236° (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 Koulamoutou Airport (KOU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.