MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
8,462 km
5,258 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,462 km
5,258 mi / 4,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
135°
southeast

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MWQ SYD
Airport Name Magway Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MWQ SYD
ICAO Code VYMW YSSY
City Magway Sydney
Country Myanmar Australia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Australia/Sydney
Elevation 279 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 20.170000, 94.940000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Magway (MWQ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,462 kilometers (5,258 miles / 4,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 Myanmar 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 14:43 in Magway, it's 19:13 in Sydney. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Magway (MWQ) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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