MYD
Malindi
Kenya
11,726 km
7,286 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,726 km
7,286 mi / 6,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MYD SYD
Airport Name Malindi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MYD SYD
ICAO Code HKML YSSY
City Malindi Sydney
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 80 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -3.230000, 40.100000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Malindi (MYD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,726 kilometers (7,286 miles / 6,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 Kenya 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 12:01 in Malindi, it's 20:01 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Malindi (MYD) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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