LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
5,719 km
3,554 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,719 km
3,554 mi / 3,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LWY SYD
Airport Name Lawas Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LWY SYD
ICAO Code WBGW YSSY
City Lawas Sydney
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lawas (LWY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,719 kilometers (3,554 miles / 3,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Lawas, it's 05:56 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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