MMH
Mammoth Lakes
United States
12,222 km
7,595 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,222 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MMH SYD
Airport Name Mammoth Yosemite Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MMH SYD
ICAO Code KMMH YSSY
City Mammoth Lakes Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7,135 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -118.840000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,222 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 09:01 in Mammoth Lakes, it's 04:01 in Sydney. With a 19-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 7,114 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) follows a heading of 57° (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 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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