LWL
Wells
United States
12,697 km
7,890 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,697 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
245°
west southwest

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LWL SYD
Airport Name Wells Municipal/Harriet Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LWL SYD
ICAO Code KLWL YSSY
City Wells Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,769 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 41.120000, -114.920000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Wells (LWL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,697 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Wells, it's 06:42 in Sydney. With a 19-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 5,748 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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