LRE
Longreach
Australia
1,349 km
838 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LRE SYD
Airport Name Longreach Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LRE SYD
ICAO Code YLRE YSSY
City Longreach Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Sydney
Elevation 627 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, 144.280000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Longreach (LRE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Longreach, it's 06:03 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Longreach (LRE) follows a heading of 328° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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