LWS
Lewiston
United States
12,785 km
7,944 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,785 km
7,944 mi / 6,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LWS SYD
Airport Name Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LWS SYD
ICAO Code KLWS YSSY
City Lewiston Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,442 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, -117.020000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lewiston (LWS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,785 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 09:48 in Lewiston, it's 04:48 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 1,421 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lewiston (LWS) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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