MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
3,080 km
1,914 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,080 km
1,914 mi / 1,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

MXK SYD
Airport Name Mindik Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MXK SYD
ICAO Code AYMI YSSY
City Mindik Sydney
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,200 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -6.470000, 147.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Mindik (MXK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,080 kilometers (1,914 miles / 1,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Mindik, it's 23:42 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,179 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Mindik Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Mindik (MXK) 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 Mindik Airport (MXK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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