Airport Comparison
| MFA | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mafia Island Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | MFA | SYD |
| ICAO Code | HTMA | YSSY |
| City | Mafia Island | Sydney |
| Country | Tanzania | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 60 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.920000, 39.670000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
Mafia Island (MFA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,449 kilometers (7,114 miles / 6,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.
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 Tanzania 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 16:38 in Mafia Island, it's 00:38 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Mafia Island (MFA) follows a heading of 251° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.