MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
7,662 km
4,761 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
7,662 km
4,761 mi / 4,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
208°
south southwest

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MDY SYD
Airport Name Henderson Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MDY SYD
ICAO Code PMDY YSSY
City Midway Atoll Sydney
Country UM Australia
Timezone Pacific/Midway Australia/Sydney
Elevation 12 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 7,662 kilometers (4,761 miles / 4,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 UM with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Midway Atoll, it's 03:38 in Sydney. With a 22-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 30° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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