LWT
Lewistown
United States
13,348 km
8,294 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,348 km
8,294 mi / 7,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

LWT SYD
Airport Name Lewistown Municipal Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LWT SYD
ICAO Code KLWT YSSY
City Lewistown Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,170 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 47.050000, -109.470000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lewistown (LWT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) in Lewistown, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,348 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 15:58 in Lewistown, it's 07:58 in Sydney. With a 16-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 4,149 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Lewistown Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lewistown (LWT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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