The flight distance from Mizan Teferi Airport (MTF) in Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,796 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Ethiopia 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 15:50 in Mizan Teferi, it's 23:50 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Mizan Teferi Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Mizan Teferi (MTF) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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