MQT
Marquette
United States
14,970 km
9,302 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,970 km
9,302 mi / 8,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

MQT SYD
Airport Name Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MQT SYD
ICAO Code KSAW YSSY
City Marquette Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,205 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 46.300000, -87.400000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Marquette (MQT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) in Marquette, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,970 kilometers (9,302 miles / 8,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 16:02 in Marquette, it's 08:02 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 1,184 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Marquette (MQT) follows a heading of 56° (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 Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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