MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
15,199 km
9,444 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,199 km
9,444 mi / 8,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
133°
southeast

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MDI SYD
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MDI SYD
ICAO Code DNMK YSSY
City Makurdi Sydney
Country Nigeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Australia/Sydney
Elevation 371 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Makurdi (MDI) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,199 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Makurdi, it's 14:15 in Sydney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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