The flight distance from Lages Airport (LAJ) in Lages, Brazil to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,788 kilometers (7,946 miles / 6,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:51 in Lages, it's 15:51 in Sydney. With a 14-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 3,044 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lages Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lages (LAJ) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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