MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
838 km
520 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
838 km
520 mi / 452 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MCY SYD
Airport Name Sunshine Coast Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MCY SYD
ICAO Code YBMC YSSY
City Maroochydore Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Australia/Sydney
Elevation 15 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -26.600000, 153.090000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Maroochydore (MCY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 838 kilometers (520 miles / 452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 21:21 in Maroochydore, it's 22:21 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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