The flight distance from Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) in Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,095 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Tanzania 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 09:35 in Lake Manyara National Park, it's 16:35 in Sydney. With a 7-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 4,129 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lake Manyara Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lake Manyara National Park (LKY) follows a heading of 252° (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 Lake Manyara Airport (LKY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.