LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
3,518 km
2,186 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,518 km
2,186 mi / 1,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LMI SYD
Airport Name Lumi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LMI SYD
ICAO Code AYLU YSSY
City Lumi Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,750 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -3.480000, 142.040000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lumi (LMI) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,518 kilometers (2,186 miles / 1,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Lumi, it's 16:29 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,729 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lumi Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lumi (LMI) follows a heading of 342° (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 Lumi Airport (LMI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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