MGW
Morgantown
United States
15,483 km
9,621 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,483 km
9,621 mi / 8,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

MGW SYD
Airport Name Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MGW SYD
ICAO Code KMGW YSSY
City Morgantown Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,244 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 39.600000, -79.900000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Morgantown (MGW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,483 kilometers (9,621 miles / 8,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Morgantown, it's 21:41 in Sydney. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,223 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Morgantown (MGW) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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