KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
5,056 km
3,142 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,056 km
3,142 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWA SYD
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KWA SYD
ICAO Code PKWA YSSY
City Kwajalein Sydney
Country Marshall Islands Australia
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein Australia/Sydney
Elevation 16 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,056 kilometers (3,142 miles / 2,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Marshall Islands with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Kwajalein, it's 14:14 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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