MSJ
Misawa
Japan
8,361 km
5,196 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,361 km
5,196 mi / 4,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
172°
south

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MSJ SYD
Airport Name Misawa Air Base Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MSJ SYD
ICAO Code RJSM YSSY
City Misawa Sydney
Country Japan Australia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 119 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Misawa (MSJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,361 kilometers (5,196 miles / 4,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Misawa, it's 02:59 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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