KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
6,971 km
4,331 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
6,971 km
4,331 mi / 3,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
152°
south southeast

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KYD SYD
Airport Name Lanyu Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KYD SYD
ICAO Code RCLY YSSY
City Orchid Island Sydney
Country Taiwan Australia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Australia/Sydney
Elevation 44 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 6,971 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Taiwan with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:15 in Orchid Island, it's 18:15 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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